Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Warm, juicy blackberries baked beneath a buttery, golden crust—this Old-Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler is the ultimate comfort dessert. It’s simple to make, loaded with flavor, and perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A true Southern classic that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Mix berries: In a bowl, combine blackberries, lemon juice, and 1 cup of sugar. Let sit for 10–15 minutes to macerate.
- Make batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble: Pour the batter into the baking dish. Do not stir. Spoon the blackberry mixture evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbling.
- Cool & serve: Let it rest for about 10–15 minutes. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.