Description
Bursting with fresh blackberries and topped with a buttery golden crust, this cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert.
Ingredients
For the Blackberry Filling:
4 cups fresh blackberries (or thawed frozen)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
For the Cobbler Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice as a substitute)
Optional:
1 tbsp turbinado or coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter or grease a 9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss together blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon. Let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk until just combined. Don’t overmix—the dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
Drop spoonfuls of dough over the blackberries, leaving some gaps for the berries to bubble through.
Sprinkle the topping with coarse sugar, if using.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbling.
Let cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
If using frozen blackberries, thaw completely and drain excess liquid.
Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your berries.
You can swap blackberries for a mix of berries (blueberries, raspberries) for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
