Name: Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup whole milk; ½ cup butter (melted and slightly cooled); 16 ounces blackberries; 2 tablespoons coarse sugar (or granulated sugar)

This easy blackberry cobbler recipe only requires a few basic ingredients and 10 minutes of prep, which means it’s my dessert of choice when I need something that will impress but doesn’t require much work from me. Every bite of the sweet, tender crust mixed with juicy berries just melts in your mouth!

Baked blackberry cobbler in an oval baking dish, topped with ice cream and fresh berries.

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My family and I love fresh berries in the summertime, and this dessert recipe is the easiest way to use them up. Just throw some blackberries on top of a simple batter, pop it in the oven, and this homemade cobbler will be ready in no time!

Ingredients for Blackberry Cobbler

Sugar: Granulated sugar works best. Other types of sugar and sugar substitutes may work, but will likely change the flavor. I recommend coarse sugar for the topping, but more granulated sugar can be used as well.
Flour: All-purpose flour creates the base of the tender cobbler crust.
Baking Powder: This helps the crust rise and become fluffy.
Milk: Whole milk adds moisture to the batter.
Butter: Melt a stick of butter in the microwave, but let it cool slightly before mixing it in.
Blackberries: Fresh or frozen berries work just fine. No need to thaw if frozen!

A serving of blackberry cobbler in a small white ramekin, with a scoop of ice cream and a spoon.

Easy Cobbler Variations

My favorite thing about this easy cobbler recipe is that I can swap in any kind of berries I have on hand–that means, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or even strawberries! Since we’re just sprinkling them and mixing them into the batter before baking, there’s no extra steps or changes needed.

How to Store and Reheat

Store blackberry cobbler in a covered dish at room temperature for up to 3 days, or keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It can be frozen for 2 months.

Reheat in a preheated oven until warmed through, or simply microwave. Thaw first if frozen.

Serving Suggestions

A serving of this old-fashioned blackberry cobbler just isn’t complete without a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I love the way it melts and mixes with the filling when the cobbler is warm! It tastes great with some whipped cream to finish too.

How to Make Blackberry Cobbler Step by Step

Prep: Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Mix Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Next, add in 1 cup of whole milk and ½ cup of melted and cooled butter. Whisk to combine.

Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

Add Berries and Bake: Evenly scatter 16 ounces of blackberries over the batter, then sprinkle the top with 2 tablespoons of coarse sugar. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the batter is set and the top is golden brown. Let the blackberry cobbler cool for 5-10 minutes before serving!