Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

Easy blueberry cobbler recipe made with fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, and a buttery golden topping. This homemade fruit dessert is simple to prepare, baked until bubbly, and perfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. A classic blueberry dessert for summer gatherings, holidays, or weeknight treats.

Ingredients

Fruit filling:

• 4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (600 g)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (2 g)
• 6 tablespoons butter (85 g)

Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder (8 g)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 g)
• 3/4 cup milk (180 ml)
• Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter, cut into slices, in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Put the dish in the oven while it heats to allow the butter to melt. Remove once melted.
2. Prepare blueberries: In a medium bowl, toss blueberries with sugar and lemon zest until evenly coated.
3. Make the batter: In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
4. Assemble cobbler: Pour the blueberry mixture over the melted butter in the baking dish. Drizzle the batter evenly over the top. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
5. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
6. Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm. For a classic touch, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips

• Don’t stir the batter into the butter—this layering creates the cobbler’s signature texture.
• If using frozen blueberries, don’t thaw them; bake straight from frozen for best results.
• Adjust the sugar depending on the sweetness of your blueberries.
• For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the batter.

Variations and Substitutions

• Fruit: Replace blueberries with blackberries, raspberries, peaches, or a mix of summer fruits.
• Flour: Use part whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
• Dairy-free: Swap butter for coconut oil and milk for almond or oat milk.
• Topping: Sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking for a caramelized crust.

FAQs

Can I make cobbler ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare and bake it a few hours in advance. Reheat in the oven before serving.

Can I freeze blueberry cobbler?
Yes, once baked and cooled, cobbler can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and warm in the oven before serving.

Why didn’t my cobbler rise properly?
Make sure your baking powder is fresh and avoid overmixing the batter.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of cream.
• Pair with hot coffee or iced tea for a simple dessert.
• Top with lemon zest or fresh mint for a bright, fresh finish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This blueberry cobbler is sweet, buttery, and bursting with juicy blueberries. The golden topping is soft yet slightly crisp, creating the perfect contrast with the fruit filling. Simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, it’s a cozy dessert that works for weeknights, holidays, or summer gatherings.

Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

Servings

9

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Ingredients

• Fruit filling:

• 4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (600 g)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (2 g)

• 6 tablespoons butter (85 g)

• Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)

• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)

• 2 teaspoons baking powder (8 g)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 g)

• 3/4 cup milk (180 ml)

• Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Directions

• Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter, cut into slices, in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Put the dish in the oven while it heats to allow the butter to melt. Remove once melted.
• Prepare blueberries: In a medium bowl, toss blueberries with sugar and lemon zest until evenly coated.
• Make the batter: In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
• Assemble cobbler: Pour the blueberry mixture over the melted butter in the baking dish. Drizzle the batter evenly over the top. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
• Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the batter comes out clean.
• Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm. For a classic touch, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.