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.
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.
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.
Assembly: Press pieces of the topping between your fingers into flat irregular shaped pieces. Scatter the pieces on top of the blackberries.
Bake: Bake the cobbler for about 30 minutes, until the berries are bubbling and the topping is beginning to turn light golden brown.
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.
FAQs
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.
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.
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.
I don’t recommend it, fresh berries are best for this recipe.
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Recipe
Blackberry Cobbler
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
- 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
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!
Sarah
I used this topping for a strawberry rhubarb pie and it was great. I recommend rolling the dough out between 2 sheets of wax paper…much easier. Then I put it on top and kind of broke it up a bit.
Debbie
It was ok. Nothing great.
Not as tasty as ones I’ve made in the past. Topping wasn’t as good as I thought it should’ve been.
Laurie
How do you wash your fresh berries for this recipe
Allison
In a colander with water and dry on a towel.
Shirley Hemenway
I made this for the first time and will never use a different recipe again…such good flavor, the best I have ever had.
I sent a picture of it to my grown kids and they had to come over to test it..needless to say they love it too.
I am making another one this morning to give to them as a surprise.
Thanks for posting it on pinterest
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Donna
Does the nutritional information include vanilla ice cream?
Carol
Super easy and delicious!
Allison
I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Sara Reeves
This recipe was my very first BlackBerry Cobbler. It was divine! Loved, Loved the crust on top! However, unless I’m missing something, there is no way in the world 1/4 cup of sugar will sweeten 6 cups of Blackberries. No way. Thankfully I realized that and added an appropriate amount of sugar.
Allison
Hi, Sara! Perhaps your blackberries were more tart than the ones I typically use. Glad you were able to modify based on what you had. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Tam
Best cobbler topping – easy recipe – the topping is exactly as described – like a sugar cookie and a drop biscuit – soft but crunchy on the top
Gina
I’ve made quite a few cobblers but never blackberry! This was amazing! It came out fantastic. I am already craving it again!
Resma
Can I replace blackberries with mixture of fruit – I’m thinking apples, blueberries and strawberries? Seems like an easy recipe to make with kids!
Allison
Hi! Yes, you can absolutely play around with the fruit. I recommend using fruits that will cook in the same amount of time. For example, pears and apples OR berries and cherries. I have several other cobbler recipes here: https://celebratingsweets.com/?s=cobbler Enjoy!
Lana Schrader
Delicious
I just made the recipe and finished eating it with vanilla ice cream! I followed your changed recipe leaving the lemon juice and zest out and adding the extra sugar. I also made the larger serving of the crumb and it was perfect. Thank you for sharing the recipe. This is definitely one I will make again.
Lana Schrader
Delicious,
I just made and finished eating this desert with vanilla ice cream. I made it without the lemon and zest, and made the lager recipe of the crumb. What a wonderful desert, one I will definitely make again. Thank you for posting this recipe.
Allison
You’re welcome! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. 🙂