Blackberry Cobbler

This easy Blackberry Cobbler recipe is the ultimate summer indulgence, perfect for group get-togethers or special occasions. Made with simple ingredients and no-fuss preparation!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Cool Time 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings servings

Calories 375kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
8" baking dish

Ingredients

1½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
1½ cups self-rising flour (180g)
1 cup whole milk (240ml)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup melted butter (120ml)
3 cups fresh blackberries or frozen blackberries (510g)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, and the flour stir in the whole milk and vanilla. Add the butter and stir until well combined. Spread the batter into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, toss the blackberries with the remaining ½ cup of sugar. Scatter the sugared berries over the top of the batter.
Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Best served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use the best blackberries. This will give the cobbler the best taste and flavor. When berries are in season, I like to buy them fresh. Look for plump, firm berries and buy from a farmer's market for the freshest produce if possible. When I'm making this out of season, frozen berries are my go-to!
Adjust sugar to taste. Taste one of the blackberries before mixing with the sugar to determine their natural sweetness. Adjust the amount of sugar accordingly to achieve your desired flavor; if the berries are tart, you can increase the sugar in the berries by up to 2 tablespoons, or the cobbler can be too runny.
Add lemon flavor. Toss the blackberries and sugar with up to 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice before adding to the cobbler for a zesty twist. This is also a great flavor balancer if the berries are extra sweet.
Spread the batter and berries evenly. Use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the batter in the bottom of the baking dish to ensure even baking. Then, evenly distribute the berries so you get blackberries in each bite!
Add a sugar topping. Before baking, sprinkle the top of the cobbler with coarse sugar, such as turbinado or granulated sugar, to add a sweet, crunchy topping.
Enhance presentation. If you want to see more blackberries poke through at the top of the cobbler, sprinkle the cobbler with more sugar-coated blackberries with about 15 minutes left of baking time.
Slightly cool. Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This gives the juices time to thicken for the best serving texture. Cobbler is best served warm, though, so don't let it cool for too long! You can also reheat leftovers in the oven until warmed through.

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