The Easiest Blackberry Cobbler
My favorite way to make cobbler! Fresh blackberries are baked into a buttery biscuit-like crust that comes together quickly. The Easiest Blackberry Cobbler is at the top of my summer dessert list.
The blackberries are out of control right now. So. Dang. Good.
We have a blackberry bush off to the left of our driveway. It borders a field, and when we drove in yesterday there was a pretty mama deer standing at the edge of the tall grass just helping herself.
I don't mind at all. Because I have more than my fair share hanging around in the fridge waiting to be baked into the Easiest Blackberry Cobbler.
You can really add whatever fruits strike your fancy with this recipe, but the summer berries are completely calling to me and so that's what ended up in my cobbler.
If you ever wondered about the differences between a cobbler and a crumble, a cobbler has a topping that is sort of biscuit-like.
IN FACT! I've seen plenty of recipes calling for things like Bisquick, or even canned biscuits. We'll maybe do that one day. A crumble has a topping that is just that -- crumbled. Think brown sugar and oats like in my favorite Raspberry Apple Pie. OMG yes.
One of my favorite cobblers to make with summer berries is this Mixed Berry Cobbler; it has oats and is earthy with whole wheat flour plus raw cane sugar. And while that recipe is still really simple, it can't touch the ease of this Easiest Cobbler Recipe.
This recipe is really all about how it comes together. You pour butter on the bottom of your baking dish. Then you pour in your batter. The fruit gets piled on top, and when you bake, MAGIC HAPPENS.
That sweet fluffy buttery biscuit-like crust swallows up the fruit, leaving just little patches of that gorgeous deep bluish purple hue peeking through.
The outside crust has a tiny bit of crunch, but what's inside is soft and almost custard-like. Sort of like the texture of Blueberry Bread pudding with Whiskey Sauce. I'm telling you: MAGIC.
I made mine in these mini casserole dishes, but you could go with ramekins, a pie plate, or a regular old 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 baking dish. The bake time will be less with the smaller dishes, but I swear this is so easy you just can't go wrong.
The Easiest Blackberry Cobbler
My favorite summer cobbler recipe! Fresh blackberries are piled right on top of an easy batter that will rise up right over them as it bakes. A classic recipe to keep on hand!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup milk
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F. Divide the melted butter evenly between your baking dishes (or pour it all in if you are using just one). **See Note**
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Stir in the milk. The batter will be thick. Divide the batter between your baking dishes, spooning it right over the melted butter. Sprinkle nutmeg over the top.
- Divide the berries evenly between your baking dishes, placing them right on top of the batter.
- Bake smaller dishes for 25 - 30 minutes and a single baking dish for 35 - 45 minutes. The top will be golden and the fruit will be bubbly.
- Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving.
Notes
1. Make sure if you are using smaller baking dishes that they total at least 1 quart. That's how much space you'll need for everything to bake up. In the photos I have used four 6 ounce mini casseroles, making them extra full with a little spillage.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Cholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
This recipe looks delicious. It reminds of a recipe I have made a few times over the years, but it used a cake mix. Personally I like this idea better. Cake mixes have many additives that extended the shelf life. I now try to avoid those, as I feel what I have consumed has already extended my life to 125-150 years! So for this reason the recipe is perfect. It is fast, (at my age that’s important too,) you know what’s actually in it, and you can make a few change it to your own liking. I will be trying it this Afternoon, Thank You
How can l make the berries sweet before they go on top of cobbler mine taste horrible now thanks
@Rhonda R Sneed, I used some Splenda on mine prior to putting them on the batter.
I have made a recipe similar to this recipe forever, and have one little tip to make these even easier. Rather than melt your butter and pour it in, turn the oven on to preheat, put the butter in the baking dish or dishes and put them in the oven to let the heat melt the butter while you mix up the batter. The heated dish makes the batter start puffing up immediately and it is even fluffier! You can make this with the same amount of strawberries, fresh cherries (sweet cherries), peaches, blueberries or just about any fruit you like, even well-drained canned or frozen fruit. It's also really good to dust the top with some sanding sugar to make it even crispier!
I love your recipes!
Amazing tip, Maggie! Thank you!
What size pan do you use if using just one? 8x8 or 9x12 or 9x9??
Hi Sandy! I answered this in the post!
"I made mine in these mini casserole dishes, but you could go with ramekins, a pie plate, or a regular old 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 baking dish. The bake time will be less with the smaller dishes, but I swear this is so easy you just can’t go wrong."
I used fresh grated nutmeg which really enhanced the flavor. Sprinkled the top with just a wee bit of cinnamon sugar. Your recipe is easy, and best of all, very delicious.
Thx for great recipe...I used individual ramekins. SO DELICIOUS & EASY!
Couple of serious questions:
- Mine sank a lot after coming out of oven. Suggestions? Add an egg or egg whites?
- Subs for nutmeg? Don't like it.
- How wld you incorporate fresh lemon zest or juice? Love a little citrus freshness with berry desserts?
- How wld u add a tiny bit of salt? Also like a smidge of salt in desserts.
THANK YOU!!!
So glad you loved this! It's one of my favorites. I don't have recommendations right off without testing, but this recipe is so simple - I hope you have fun experimenting!
Wouldn't the berries go on bottom said on top of batter
@Maryann Buchanan, it settles to the bottom... so yummy
How did you make the berry feeling how did you make the berry filling? Thank you Patty
What size pan do you use if using just one?
The birds & deer should have first dibs on all the blackberries & other wild food.. It's they who should mind if you take them, not the other way around! 🙁
Don't be weird, Daj. And read again.
"We have a blackberry bush off to the left of our driveway. It borders a field, and when we drove in yesterday there was a pretty mama deer standing at the edge of the tall grass just helping herself.
I don’t mind at all. Because I have more than my fair share hanging around in the fridge waiting to be baked into the Easiest Blackberry Cobbler."
And then click the link I provided which leads to my Instagram photo of alllll the blackberries at the farmer's market:
https://www.instagram.com/p/3wL2EtPUua/?taken-by=sugardishme
The Cobblers look Delicious in the individual dishes! I would like to know the manufacturer and where they can be purchased. Thanks!
Hey! I bought them at Marshalls! It was a couple of years ago, but yes -- they are so handy and cute! The brand is called Great Gatherings.
Heather, these little cobblers are just adorable and so easy to make---love that! When we used to live in the States, I thought I had a problem with rabbit eating my flowers and plants in the garden but low and behold my husband was up at dusk one morning and caught the mama deer and her little babies helping themselves to the harvest. Shared and pinned!
Thank you so much!
And yes, I'm a softie. Mama deer can have all the berries she wants.