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Judy John

Simple Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

This simple blackberry cobbler combines juicy berries with buttery golden topping for an easy comforting homemade dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Blackberry Filling
  • 4 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Cobbler Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/3 cup milk

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and lightly grease baking dish before preparing blackberry filling ingredients carefully today.
  2. Mix blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until berries coat evenly with sweetness nicely.
  3. Spread berry mixture evenly into baking dish creating juicy layer ready for topping immediately.
  4. Whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt together inside clean mixing bowl thoroughly.
  5. Stir melted butter and milk into dry mixture until thick soft batter forms completely.
  6. Spoon topping gently across blackberry filling leaving small gaps for bubbling fruit during baking.
  7. Bake cobbler until topping turns golden and berry filling bubbles around edges beautifully everywhere.
  8. Cool slightly before serving warm scoops with soft topping and juicy blackberry texture combined.

Notes

Bake slightly less for softer topping or longer for crispier golden edges with firmer texture. Freeze cooled portions individually inside airtight containers for easier desserts later. Handle topping gently during assembly to keep texture fluffy. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or lemon zest for flavor customization. Store covered inside refrigerator up to four days.