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Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler

A classic, comforting summer dessert with a juicy blackberry filling and a fluffy, golden biscuit topping.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Blackberry Filling
  • 6 cups fresh blackberries or frozen
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
Cobbler Topping
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tbsp for sprinkling
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk cold
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Finishing
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar
  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry Cutter or Forks
  • Whisk
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, gently toss together blackberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15-20 minutes to macerate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the topping.
  3. Cut the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or forks until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. In a separate small bowl, combine the cold buttermilk and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour mixture and stir with a fork until just combined into a shaggy dough. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop large spoonfuls of the dough unevenly over the top of the blackberry filling. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and the coarse sugar.
  6. Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is deep golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cobbler rest on a wire rack for at least 30-45 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For frozen berries, use without fully thawing and add 5-10 minutes to bake time. Buttermilk can be substituted with 3/4 cup milk mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, left to sit for 5 minutes.