This crowd-pleasing dessert won over our family and friends recently, so we’re excited to share it today. Try this Old fashioned blackberry cobbler recipe! The topping is sweet and fluffy with a crunchy sugar coating on the top, and it covers a zingy berry layer that’s scented with vanilla and cinnamon. We dare you not to take another bite! Smother this summer dessert in melty vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream and prepare to be amazed.
Ingredients in blackberry cobbler
Traditionally a cobbler has a fruit filling topped with dollops of biscuit-like dough that’s lightly sweetened. But another popular way to make a cobbler in America is with a simple, cake-like topping that forms a solid sheet of batter, which is then scooped into bowls when serving. This blackberry cobbler recipe is a spin on the latter version, and similar to our blueberry cobbler, it makes for one easy and stunning dessert. The ingredients are simple and aside from the berries, you might already have them in your pantry or fridge. The ingredients for blackberry cobbler are:
Fresh blackberries (or substitute frozen)Granulated sugarCornstarchLemon zest and juiceCinnamonAll purpose flourBaking powder and saltButterMilkVanilla extract
Using fresh blackberries versus frozen
The blackberry cobbler is the perfect use for a mound of fresh blackberries in the summer, like berries from a U pick, a farmers market, or home garden. This recipe calls for 4 cups of blackberries, a quantity that can be rather expensive when bought from the store or even at a farmers market. So if you’d like, you can swap in frozen blackberries! Use them right from frozen; no need to thaw. Since frozen berries aren’t typically as sweet as frozen berries, increase the sugar in the filling to ½ cup granulated sugar. Taste and add a little more if the flavor doesn’t pop or isn’t sweet enough.
Flavor variations
This blackberry cobbler recipe is great as written in the recipe below, but you can add a few things to make the flavor pop! Here are a few ideas:
Orange: Substitute the lemon zest and juice for orange zest and juice for an even more citrusy zing (use ¼ teaspoon orange zest instead of ½ teaspoon)Cardamom: Use ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom in the topping, or sprinkle with a hint of ground cardamom when serving (we also love this in a cherry crisp)Bourbon or amaretto: Why not? Stir in 1 tablespoon amaretto or bourbon for a boozy boost
Serving blackberry cobbler
Allow this blackberry cobbler recipe o cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving, which lets the texture set and cools it to warm. You can also allow it to cool longer until it is room temperature. It tastes incredible as is, but we think adding a topping takes it to the next level. Here are a few ways to serve it:
Vanilla ice cream: Buy a pint or even better, make it homemadeWhipped cream: make homemade whipped cream for the best creamy toppingCreme fraiche: Mix it with a little maple syrup or sugar before serving
Storage and make ahead info
Blackberry cobbler is best the day it’s made, but it’s also great made in advance! It’s best prepared the night before, but it stores up to 3 days refrigerated. Reheat in a 350°F oven until room temperature or warm before serving.
More blackberry recipes
There are so many ways to use this versatile berry! Here are a few more ways to highlight blackberries in your cooking:
Make a Classic Blackberry CrispWhip up a Blackberry Mojito or Blackberry MargaritaGo for a fresh Blackberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
This blackberry cobbler recipe is…
Vegetarian. 5 from 1 review
