This scrumptious southern Blueberry Cobbler Recipe is made in two easy steps with fresh or frozen blueberries and an eight-ingredient flaky biscuit-like crust sprinkled lightly with sugar. The end result is the best mouthwatering, perfect summer dessert.
This cobbler recipe is so quick that you can whip it up and have it in the oven in about twenty minutes. I like to serve it warm, but it is equally delicious at room temperature. For an over-the-top taste treat, serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
Do you like blueberries? We are a berry-loving family, and blueberries are at the top of our list. If you like blueberries as much as we do, try blueberry buckle, blueberry cookies, and blueberry muffins.
Let’s Spill The Tea
- Cuisine style: American
- Taste and texture: sweet and fruit with soft pillows of dough mixed in
- Effort and skill: easy to moderate on both
- Pros: this cobbler is always a huge hit
- Cons: you will want to lick the bowl
Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients
- Butter: salted or unsalted, if using salted, omit the added salt in the topping
- Blueberries: fresh or frozen
- Granulated sugar
- Cornstarch: for thickening the blueberry mixture
- Cinnamon: it can be omitted, but it really complements the flavor
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder: for rise in the topping
- Salt
- Buttermilk: Make your own buttermilk. Just add 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to the half cup of milk. Let sit for 5 minutes before mixing with the flour/butter mixture
How To Make Blueberry Cobbler
This is just the nutshell version of the recipe. See the recipe card below for ingredients and complete directions.
Melt a little bit of butter in the baking dish in the oven. In a medium bowl, stir together the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Pour the blueberry mixture into the bottom of the baking dish on top of the butter.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until the mixture is moistened. Drop the batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the blueberries. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and bake.
Tips for making this recipe
- If you like nutmeg, add a couple of pinches for added flavor. Or try lemon zest for a little tang.
- Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture. I always start by cutting my chilled butter into small cubes.
- Mix the dough just until moistened, as over-mixing can make it tough.
- Blueberries stain easily, so clean up spills and messes quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can use fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
I have a better solution. Make your own buttermilk. Just add 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to the half cup of milk. Let sit for 5 minutes before mixing with the flour/butter mixture.
Once cooled, cover and store on the countertop for up to 24 hours. After that period, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze, cool them completely and then cover them with two layers of plastic wrap and then one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil if the top is browning too quickly.
Let’s Recap
- This tasty blueberry cobbler is a great spring and summer dessert that everyone enjoys.
- Hands-on time is only about 20 minutes, and everyone can appreciate that.
- This recipe works with fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 9×9 inch baking dish in the oven.
- In a large bowl, stir together the blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon that into the bottom of the baking dish on top of the butter.
- Whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until the mixture is moistened. Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the blueberries. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- If you like nutmeg add a couple pinches for added flavor. Or try lemon zest for a little tang.
- Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture. I always start by cutting my chilled butter into small cubes.
- Always preheat the oven and load the cobbler on the middle rack in the center of the oven.
- Mix the dough just until moistened as over-mixing can make it tough.
- Blueberries stain easily so clean up spills and messes quickly.
- Save money and make your own buttermilk. Just add 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar to the half cup of milk. Let sit for 5 minutes before mixing with flour/butter mixture.
- Once cooled cover and store on the counter top for up to 24 hours. After that period store in the fridge for up to three days.
- To freeze cobblers and crisps, first cool completely and then cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap and then 1 layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil if the top is browning too quickly.
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Nadalie
Who doesn’t love blueberries?? Thanks so much for the recipe and tips, it was so delicious and easy to make.
Samantha Donnelly
This sounds amazing and definitely something I would love. I am having to watch my sugar intake now but will be great for a special treat
karen
omg this looks soooo good, so good! Perfect for the dinner we’re hosting this coming Saturday…Thank you.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Karen! Enjoy!
Carrie Robinson
The perfect dessert to use those sweet summer blueberries in! 🙂 I just love how easy this is to make.
Elizabeth
This recipe is inspiring me to go out blueberry picking! I’d love to try the variation with strawberries. Such a perfect dessert for summer!
Neha
Love to bake with blueberries during summers and this cobbler looks just perfect with that flaky biscuit crust. I am so making this!
Justine
I swear there’s nothing better than a homemade dessert made with fresh blueberries. This was perfect and my kids loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Justine! So glad that they liked it!
Sara
This was such a sweet and satisfying dessert that doesn’t miss a beat! Easy, delicious and hearty; definitely, a new favorite treat!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sara! I am glad that you liked it!
Tayler Ross
I’ve made this cobbler several times and it always turns out perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you!
Sara
Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it did not disappoint! Easy and delicious; the best way to end my day, indeed!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sara! So glad that you liked it!