Description
This Blueberry Cobbler recipe is a delightful American dessert featuring fresh or frozen blueberries coated in a sweet, tangy mixture and topped with a buttery, golden crumbly batter. Perfect for summer or any time you crave a comforting, baked fruit dessert, it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional for Serving
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Prepare Blueberry Filling: In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, ½ cup of sugar, and cornstarch. Toss gently until all berries are evenly coated, then transfer the mixture into a greased 9-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the Topping Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt to combine thoroughly.
- Incorporate the Butter: Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring small pea-sized pieces of butter remain for a flaky texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients to Topping: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract gently just until the batter comes together; avoid overmixing to keep the topping light and tender.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Spoon dollops of the topping batter over the blueberry filling, leaving some of the fruit exposed to allow bubbling juices.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbling hot around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly for about 10 minutes before serving. Optionally, pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance the dessert experience.
Notes
- Substitute blackberries or a mix of berries if preferred for a different flavor twist.
- For a crispier topping, sprinkle coarse sugar over the batter before baking.
