You are going to love this easy recipe for blackberry cobbler. It’s made with just a few ingredients you probably have on hand. It’s the summer dessert or potluck addition when you need something easy and fresh. Try making it while the blackberries are ripe!
Blackberries in The South
Blackberries are a southern summer staple. They grow wild on the edge of the woods. One of our favorite summer activities is braving the thorns to collect beautiful ripe blackberries.
Blackberries are great to use in desserts, but they also freeze well, so you can enjoy them all year.
Over the years, we’ve planted several patches of thornless blackberry patches around our property so we don’t have to brave the briars when we want a taste of summer.
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Why You Love This Easy Blackberry Cobbler
It’s made from scratch with simple ingredients. You don’t have to worry about what’s hiding your dessert.
It’s easy to make. You can make this recipe from ingredients you probably have stocked in your pantry.
It’s a crowd pleaser. This blackberry cobbler isn’t going to last long. Your whole family will love it!
What You’ll Need for This Easy Recipe For Blackberry Cobbler
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup pure cane sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
Begin by preheating the oven to 400°F. Wash and rinse 4 cups of blackberries.
Whisk 1 cup of flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 cup pure cane sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
Add the blackberries to the flour and sugar mixture. Toss the berries to coat them well.
Transfer the berry/flour mixture to the cast iron skillet.
Next, pour the ½ cup of melted butter over the berries in an even layer. Do not stir in.
Whisk together 1 cup of milk and 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract.
Pour the milk mixture over the berries and butter. Again, do not stir the milk mixture into the berries.
Let the cobbler sit for around 5 minutes.
Place the cobbler into the preheated oven. Bake the cobbler for 40-50 minutes until it is bubbly and browned on top.
Your cooking time will be less if you’re baking in a casserole dish instead of a cast-iron skillet.
Serve your blackberry cobbler warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
Helpful Tips for Cooking a Blackberry Cobbler
If you’re cooking with cast iron, preheat the cast iron in the oven prior to cooking.
Be sure to spread the cobbler out into an even layer so that it cooks evenly. If it is uneven, the edges will cook faster than the center.
Mash some of the blackberries with a fork prior to cooking. This will make the cobbler moister.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe FAQs
Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes! You can use frozen blackberries. The cobbler is better if you allow it to thaw a little prior to baking. However, I’ve made it without thawing the blackberries first.
Can I make cobbler ahead of time?
Yes! You can prep the cobbler and refrigerate it up to 24 hours. Be sure not to add the melted butter until just before you’re ready to bake. You can also bake it fully and reheat it before serving.
Can I reduce the sugar in the recipe?
Yes. You can cut back the sugar to suit your taste, especially if your berries are sweet. Be careful, reducing too much sugar may affect the cobbler’s texture and browning.
Final Thoughts on This Easy Recipe for Blackberry Cobbler
Give this easy blackberry cobbler a try next time you have fresh summer blackberries. You’re going to love how simple it is to make. It’s a great, fresh recipe for summer gatherings or just when you want to enjoy a special treat.
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More From The Farm
If you’re looking for an easy, cozy dessert to capture the taste of fall, this pumpkin cobbler crock pot recipe is perfect! It’s easier than baking a pumpkin pie, but still just as delicious. There’s no rolling out dough or baking needed. Just toss everything in the crockpot, let the warm spices and pumpkin fill your kitchen with that amazing autumn smell, and enjoy!
Easy Recipe for Blackberry Cobbler
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or casserole dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup pure cane sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin by preheating the oven to 400°F. Wash and rinse 4 cups of blackberries.
- Whisk 1 cup of flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 cup pure cane sugar together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the blackberries to the flour and sugar mixture. Toss the berries to coat them well.
- Transfer the berry/flour mixture to the cast iron skillet.
- Next, pour the ½ cup of melted butter over the berries in an even layer. Do not stir in.
- Whisk together 1 cup of milk and 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract.
- Pour the milk mixture over the berries and butter. Again, do not stir the milk mixture into the berries.
- Let the cobbler sit for around 5 minutes.
- Place the cobbler into the preheated oven. Bake the cobbler for 40-50 minutes until it is bubbly and browned on top.
- Your cooking time will be less if you’re baking in a casserole dish instead of a cast-iron skillet.
- Serve your blackberry cobbler warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
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