Blackberry Cobbler

12 servings Prep: 10 m Cook: 40 m Total: 50 m Beginner
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Easy blackberry cobbler made with fresh berries, sugar, and a simple cake-like batter that bakes up golden brown. This Southern dessert is perfect for summer when blackberries are in season, and it comes together in just over an hour.

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 3 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Wash berries then place on paper towel in 9 x 13 pan to drain
  3. Combine sugar, flour, egg, melted butter, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix well until batter is smooth
  4. Spread batter evenly over blackberries in the pan
  5. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my cobbler too runny?

A: Make sure berries are well-drained on paper towels before adding the batter. Excess moisture from the berries can make the cobbler watery. Also ensure you bake it the full 40 minutes until the center is set.

Q: Can I use frozen blackberries?

A: Yes, but thaw and drain them thoroughly first, pressing out excess liquid with paper towels. Frozen berries release more moisture than fresh, so draining is critical.

Tips and Techniques

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. The cobbler is best the day it’s made but can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • fresh blackberries: blueberries, raspberries, or mixed berries
  • butter: margarine or vegetable oil

Equipment Needed

  • 9 x 13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • paper towels for draining berries

Historical Context

Dump cobblers like this one became popular in Southern home cooking because they’re nearly foolproof—no rolling dough or crimping edges, just mix and bake.