Easy Blackberry Cobbler brings together juicy blackberries and golden, buttery topping in a fuss-free dessert perfect for any occasion. It’s rustic, comforting, and impossible to resist warm from the oven.
This quick-to-make cobbler fills your kitchen with sweet summer aromas and delivers a bubbling fruit base with a biscuit-like crust that soaks up all that vibrant berry flavor.
Star Players in This Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Fresh blackberries – The heart of this dessert, offering juicy tartness and a rich berry burst in every bite.
All-purpose flour – Forms the base of the biscuit topping, lending it structure and a soft crumb.
Cold butter – Cut into the flour to create tender, flaky pockets in the topping.
White sugar – Sweetens both the fruit and topping, enhancing the natural sugars in the berries.
Baking powder – Lifts the topping just enough for a fluffy contrast to the syrupy fruit.
Cornstarch – Thickens the blackberry filling into a luscious, spoonable sauce.
Lemon juice – Brightens the berry flavor, adding a subtle tang that balances the sweetness.
How to Bring This Easy Blackberry Cobbler to Life
Start by mixing the dry ingredients and cutting in the butter until crumbly. Add hot water to form a soft, drop-style dough.
Meanwhile, combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch mixture in a skillet and bring to a bubbling boil. This forms the vibrant fruit base.
Drop the dough over the hot berry mixture in rustic spoonfuls and bake until golden and bubbling. The contrast of textures—juicy fruit and crisp, golden topping—is pure magic.
Bake It Better: Tips & Simple Twists
For the juiciest filling, use fresh, ripe blackberries, but frozen berries work in a pinch—just don’t thaw them first. Want to make it extra indulgent? Add a splash of vanilla or cinnamon to the berries for depth.
A mix of berries—such as raspberries or blueberries—can also be folded in for a twist on the classic. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an unforgettable finish.
Keep It Fresh: Storing Your Blackberry Cobbler
Store leftover cobbler covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. To keep that golden crust crisp, reheat portions in a toaster oven or regular oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes. Avoid microwaving if possible—it softens the topping.
You can also freeze the baked cobbler for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven until bubbly and warm.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- ¼ cup boiling water
- ¼ cup cold water
- 6 tablespoons cold butter cut into pieces
- 4 cups fresh blackberries rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ cups white sugar divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, ½ cup of the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the texture becomes coarse and crumbly. Gradually stir in the boiling water just until the mixture is uniformly moistened.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve cornstarch in the cold water. Add the remaining 1 cup of sugar, blackberries, and lemon juice, and stir well. Pour this fruit mixture into a cast iron skillet and heat until it reaches a boil, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- Drop spoonfuls of the prepared dough evenly over the bubbling berry mixture. Place the skillet onto the foil-lined baking sheet to catch any overflow.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until the topping turns golden brown.