Description
Sweet blackberry cobbler is a timeless dessert featuring juicy blackberries bubbling beneath a golden, buttery biscuit topping. This comforting treat bursts with berry flavor and just the right amount of sweetness, making it perfect for serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the cobbler.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, gently mix the blackberries with 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Stir carefully to coat the berries without crushing them. Pour this mixture into a greased 9-inch baking dish or a deep pie dish.
- Make the biscuit topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Form the dough: Stir in the milk just until the dough comes together and is soft but not overly wet.
- Assemble the cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the blackberry filling, spacing them to leave small gaps so the berries peek through. Sprinkle extra sugar on top for a crunchy, sweet finish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the blackberry filling is bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving so the filling sets a bit. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- You can use frozen blackberries without thawing them beforehand for a juicier filling.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon into the filling or topping mixture.
- This cobbler is best served warm, complemented by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
