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Home » Crisps, Crumbles & Cobblers » Blackberry Cobbler

Blackberry Cobbler

Published: Apr 17, 2023 by Allison · 68 Comments

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This amazing blackberry cobbler is loaded with juicy blackberries and topped with our favorite cobbler topping (a cross between a sugar cookie and a buttery biscuit).

If you’re a fan of easy desserts, fruit desserts, or anything that can be topped with ice cream – this recipe is for you! This blackberry cobbler is one of our go-to desserts for spring and summer.

Blackberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream on a white plate with a gold spoon.
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Why you’ll love this recipe

Delicious flavor: Sweet and tart blackberries paired with a sweet and buttery vanilla flavored topping.

Incredible texture: Warm, juicy fruit topped with a soft but crunchy topping.

Quick and easy: This one of the easiest homemade desserts you can make. No special techniques or equipment needed.

Made with basic ingredients: Most of the ingredients needed are pantry staples (flour, sugar, vanilla etc).

Recipe overview

*Full recipe below in recipe card*

Blackberry filling: Combine blackberries, sugar, flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice. The lemon pairs wonderfully with the blackberries, creating a balance of sweet and tart flavors. Transfer the fruit mixture to an 8×8 baking dish.

Blackberries, lemon zest, sugar, and flour in a glass bowl.

Cobbler topping: This is our favorite cobbler topping. It’s a cross between a sugar cookie and a buttery biscuit. Stir together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add melted butter and vanilla and stir until well combined. No need for a mixer – this topping comes together in one bowl in just about a minute.

Blackberry cobbler topping in a white bowl.

Assembly: Press pieces of the topping between your fingers into flat irregular shaped pieces. Scatter the pieces on top of the blackberries.

Unbaked blackberry cobbler in a white baking dish next to a white and blue towel.

Bake: Bake the cobbler for about 30 minutes, until the berries are bubbling and the topping is beginning to turn light golden brown.

Blackberry cobbler in a white baking dish.

Recipe tips

  • Use fresh blackberries (if you can). They’ll hold their shape much better than frozen berries.
  • Allow the cobbler to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. The juices will thicken up a bit as it cools.
  • Serve the cobbler warm with vanilla ice cream.
  • Feel free to swap some of the blackberries for another berry. I’ve made this recipe with a combination of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries and it was delicious. Make sure you have a total of about 6 cups of berries.
  • Leftovers can be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
Scoop of blackberry cobbler on a gold spoon.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of fruit?

Yes! You can swap some or all of the blackberries for another berry (you’ll need about 6 cups total). Or try one these recipes: Peach Cobbler, Berry Cobbler, Apple Cobbler, Blueberry Cobbler, or Cherry Cobbler.

Can I double the topping?

If you prefer your cobbler heavier on the the topping I’ve included a slightly larger topping recipe in the recipe notes. Preparation and bake time will be about the same.

Can I make this ahead?

I think it is best to serve this dessert within an hour or two of being baked. You can refrigerate the leftovers and reheat individual portions in the microwave.

Can I use frozen berries?

I don’t recommend it, fresh berries are best for this recipe.

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Recipe

Blackberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream on a white plate with a gold spoon.

Blackberry Cobbler

This amazing blackberry cobbler is loaded with juicy blackberries and topped with our favorite cobbler topping (a cross between a sugar cookie and a buttery biscuit).
4.86 from 64 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 265kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 6 cups fresh blackberries*, (two 12-oz packages)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • finely grated zest of one small lemon
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour

Topping (see note):

  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

Filling:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8×8 baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, gently stir together all filling ingredients. Transfer to the prepared pan.

Topping (see note):

  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the vanilla extract and melted butter and stir until fully combined. The mixture will resemble a cross between a crumb topping and a sugar cookie dough.
  • Press pieces of the topping together with your fingers to form flat irregular shaped pieces. Place the pieces of topping all over the top of the blackberries. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the berries are bubbling and the topping is beginning to turn light golden brown. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes; the juices will thicken up a bit as it cools. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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Notes

*BLACKBERRIES: I prefer this recipe with fresh blackberries because they hold their shape better than frozen blackberries. If your blackberries are really tart you can eliminate the lemon juice/zest and add another tablespoon of sugar to the filling.
TOPPING: If you prefer your cobbler a little heavier on the topping, use the following measurements for the topping portion of the recipe. Preparation and bake time will be about the same.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
 
Topping adapted from Pinch of Yum.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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Comments

  1. Susan Tjarks

    August 11, 2023 at 10:33 pm

    Can I double this in a 9X13 pan? I’m taking it to potluck at church.

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 14, 2023 at 7:03 pm

      I haven’t tried it but I would assume so.

      Reply
  2. Gail

    August 17, 2023 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    The best recipe so far! Loved it and my family too and neighbors! Made it 4 times in one week! ❤️❤️❤️❤️easy and quick and so delicious! Thank you for you recipes !

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 18, 2023 at 2:19 pm

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Courtney

    August 21, 2023 at 4:14 am

    5 stars
    Such an easy recipe to follow and my cobbler turned out amazing! Not to sweet and crumble topping was delicious. Will definitely be making again.

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 21, 2023 at 10:12 am

      That’s great to hear! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Izzy

    August 27, 2023 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    I love it … delicious. I found the recipe on Pinterest and it is true to the picture and the advertising although ten times more delicious. I loved the adaptation for a heavier topping. I am very happy I found the recipe and will be using more recipes from here again.

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 31, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      Thanks for the kind review! Happy to have you here. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Connie

    September 04, 2023 at 8:58 pm

    3 stars
    I made this Blackberry Cobbler today. The filling didn’t thicken up and the topping was not crust like, it didn’t set up either. Not sure what happened. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 06, 2023 at 12:15 pm

      I’m not sure. I haven’t heard that before. Did you use fresh berries? Any changes to the topping ingredients?

      Reply
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