A classic southern Blueberry Cobbler made from juicy ripe blueberries and a hint of lemon and topped with a soft, warm cobbler. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect summer comfort food dessert.
Blueberry Cobbler
Blueberry season is one of my favorite seasons, especially because we live 15 minutes from a U-Pick blueberry farm. And since we're always looking for ways to use MORE of those big, juicy, ripe blueberries, let me present to you this Blueberry Cobbler recipe.
Blueberry cobbler is a warm dessert that takes just minutes to prepare.
It has a blueberry base made from warm sweet berries and just a hint of lemon, topped with a soft, light, and fluffy cake-like cobbler and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
Every bite is pure comfort perfection. Serve it warm with a scoop of creamy, cool vanilla ice cream for the perfect combination of warm-and-cool, and creamy-and-fruity.
Can You Use Frozen Blueberries for Blueberry Cobbler?
Yes. Both fresh and frozen blueberries will work in this cobbler. No need to thaw if using frozen. However, add 10 minutes onto the baking time if you're using frozen blueberries to account for the temperature difference.
What Other Berries Can You Use for Cobbler?
Cobbler is such a versatile dessert. It can be made with blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries, or a combination of any berries. It can also be made of stone fruits such as cherries, plums, or peaches, or even a classic apple cobbler.
The sky is the limit when it comes to cobbler variations.
What's the Difference Between a Cobbler and a Crisp?
A cobbler has a doughy topping, usually somewhere between the consistency of biscuits and cake.
A crisp has a crunchy, crumbly topping made from butter, flour, and sugar and usually oats or nuts.
Does a Cobbler Have a Bottom Crust?
No, cobbler has no bottom crust. Just a cakey or biscuit-like batter on top and fruit on the top.
More Blueberry Recipes You'll Love
- Classic Blueberry Buckle - a rich blueberry cake that doubles perfectly as a coffee cake or a full dessert.
- Blueberry Peach Crumble - ripe blueberries and peaches topped with a crunchy, crumbly oat and brown sugar topping.
- Spicy Blueberry Burgers - a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy. Burgers topped with a jalapeno blueberry sauce.
- Perfect Blueberry Muffins - my grandma's recipe and our family's all-time favorite muffins.
- Berries and Cream Cupcakes - Fluffy vanilla cupcakes with fresh berries folded right in, then topped with a light whipped cream cheese frosting and more fresh berries.
Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
For the Blueberries
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place butter in slices in a 9"x13" baking dish. Place in the oven to melt while preparing blueberries.
- In a large bowl, add blueberries, sugars, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, add dry ingredients for cobbler. Whisk together to combine.
- Make a well in the center. Add milk and vanilla and whisk until just combined.
- Remove baking dish from the oven. Add blueberry mixture to the bottom and spread evenly. Gently pour batter over the top. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
- Bake at 375°F for about 25-30 minutes for fresh berries or about 45 minutes for frozen berries, until batter is cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- The cobbler batter will be runny. That is normal and nothing to worry about.
- Storage: Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezer Directions: Cover and freeze the baked cobbler for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm in the oven before serving.
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dana says
This cobbler smells and tastes just like summertime! I'm so in love with this, and it's so easy to make!
Claudia Lamascolo says
Mouth watering and delicious, this is so easy and everyone raved about it nothing was left!
Carrie Robinson says
This cobbler recipe is the perfect way to use up those in-season blueberries! This looks wonderful. 🙂
Kali Alexandria says
So beautiful and delicious! I love this blueberry cobbler recipe.
Michelle says
Had some extra blueberries on hand and decided to give this blueberry cobbler a go -- it was super tasty and gone within minutes! Thank you!
Gunjan says
That's what I call perfection. It was so delicious that all was gone the same day. I will make a bigger batch next time.
Beth Sachs says
The lemon really bought out the flavors of the juicy blueberries in this fantastic cobbler recipe. Perfect for a summer dessert with ice cream.
Danielle says
This came out so delicious! I am a huge fan of cobblers and this recipe did not disappoint!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I love that you used lemon in this it was really delicious and complimented the blueberries perfectly
Gina Abernathy says
I made this with blueberries I had in the freezer. The house smelled amazing and the taste was fabulous!
Sharon says
Gather all the goodness of blueberry season and whip up this truly sweet blueberry cobbler.
Claudia Lamascolo says
We make this often one of our favorite recipes for blueberry cobbler
Shadi Hasanzadenemati says
I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing! I can't wait to try it soon!
Ava M. Flo says
Blueberries are my favorite berries since I was a kid, they're the less bitter/sour of all berries, don't you agree? And now I am not only cooking up this recipe but every one on that list of blueberries recipes you added ^^
Toni says
This always hits the spot at my house!! So good and really comforting!
Beth Sachs says
A classic dessert and I loved the lemon! Perfect with ice cream.
Kathleen says
Oh my deliciousness! This homemade blueberry cobbler looks marvelous! Can't wait to make it for my family.
Qashang says
I had a box of blueberries lying in my fridge and this cobbler was the best thing I could do with them 😉 We all enjoyed it with vanilla ice cream.
Anne Staley-Larsen says
My Aunt's favorite is Blueberry Cobbler and her birthday is this weekend. I came across your recipe and it looks great. I'll be back to let you know how it goes!
Jer says
Good stuff here...and easy.
Gerrie Deloatche says
I made this blueberry cobbler according to the directions and it was fabulous. I have tried other recipes over that last four months, but my family loves this one the best. It's not too sweet or wet. The dough or crust is not too thick. Thank you so much. I am making another one next week to share with a few girlfriends...LOL
Gerrie says
I made this blueberry cobbler according to the directions and it was fabulous. I have tried other recipes over that last four months, but my family loves this one the best. It's not too sweet or wet. The dough or crust is not too thick. Thank you so much. I am making another one next week to share with a few girlfriends...LOL
Janice says
My cobbler batter was not runny as the recipe advises it should be. It was quite thick, too thick to be poured over the blueberries as directed. Instead I had to spread it which was a bit of a delicate operation. I don't know why this would be, as I measured everything exactly. There shouldn't have been too much flour, as I carefully spooned and leveled exactly 1 cup.
But it seemed to make no difference! The batter baked up just fine and the cobbler is delicious.
Janice says
Update: I just realized I used 3/4 cup of milk instead of 1 cup. That's why my batter was thick. I can't believe I made that mistake, I'm always so careful when I cook, lol. Still came out good though.
Ramy says
Have tried other tedious and wife likes this one best. Have made 2-3 times. Making again tonight. I did modify slightly. I use an 8x8 casserole dish. Little better berry to crust ratio for me (and her). But that's all I changed. Have also used this recipe for blackberries.
Mary K says
It was way too sweet for us, I would have halved the sugar had it not been my first time making it.
Jimmy L Jones says
This is the Best BlueBerry Cobbler ,
That I've had since my Mom passed ...
Sierra says
genuinely the best cobbler I've ever tasted! Very sweet and perfectly juicy and moist! The family and I finished it off in one evening!