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.
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Susan Tjarks says
Can I double this in a 9X13 pan? I’m taking it to potluck at church.
Allison says
I haven’t tried it but I would assume so.
Gail says
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 !
Allison says
You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Courtney says
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.
Allison says
That’s great to hear! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Izzy says
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.
Allison says
Thanks for the kind review! Happy to have you here. 🙂
Stephanie Jones says
Very good. The topping was good but not enough. I will double it next time.
Thank you for a good recipe.
Connie says
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?
Allison says
I’m not sure. I haven’t heard that before. Did you use fresh berries? Any changes to the topping ingredients?
edward zehe jr says
If i can’t use fresh i use frozen and never dain juices just add a tbls of minute tapioca to the berries & it will be firm and that go’s for any berry/cherry cobbler recipie
Lori S says
Delicious every time!!! A family fave!
Allison says
Yay! I’m so glad!
Brandy says
I’ve made this twice and it just comes out perfect every time! There were lots of rave reviews and no leftovers!
Allison says
That’s great to hear! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Christa Wright says
This is a delicious recipe, Only change I made was adding raspberries because I only had 2 little cartons of blackberries. Not only was it delicious but this recipe came together exactly as described, instructions were exact and no confusion. I have always loved my moms cobbler recipe you know the old school, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup flour, 1 cup of milk ver traditional. This will be my new go to cobbler recipe at least for berries. I may still use the old recipe for peaches but gotta try with this one at least once!
Allison says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I have this version for peaches too, if you want to try it. 🙂 Peach cobbler recipe.
Melinda says
FANTASTIC cobbler! Followed as written, with the exception of adding a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg to the topping (which I doubled). My son said this was the best one I’v made.
Allison says
That’s great to hear! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Sue Kent says
I made a mixed cobbler with blackberries and strawberries. The sugar cookie topping is the best I’ve tried. I a, very happy with this recipe.