Blackberry Cobbler

Prep 20 minutes
Cook 35 minutes
Servings 6

I make this Blackberry Cobbler with juicy blackberries in a sweet, citrusy sauce, all baked under a crunchy biscuit topping. Itโ€™s an easy treat I can whip up anytime using either fresh or frozen fruit.

Overhead plate of blackberry cobbler with ice cream.

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Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

I think blackberries are such an underutilized fruit, always getting overshadowed by strawberries and blueberries. Their sweet and tangy taste, deep color, and ability to toss them in recipes without the need for chopping make them worthy of more attention. Theyโ€™re perfect in a cobbler.

This easy blackberry cobbler recipe I’m sharing today has a traditional homemade biscuit topping that covers plump, juicy fruit coated in a sweet citrusy sauce. Itโ€™s very easy to make and tastes wonderful!

Other delicious fruit cobbler recipes to make include our apple cobbler, blueberry cobbler, and strawberry cobblerโ€”all a little bit different from one another.

Blackberry Cobbler

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
This Blackberry Cobbler dessert incorporates juicy blackberries in a sweet citrusy sauce, tucked under a crunchy biscuit topping. Fresh or frozen fruit can be used for a convenient and easy year-round treat!
See below the recipe card for step-by-step images.

Ingredients 

FOR THE BLACKBERRIES

  • 5 cups blackberries, , fresh or frozen*
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • pinch salt

FOR THE COBBLER TOPPING

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, , spooned and leveled
  • ยผ cup almond flour
  • 1 ยฝ teaspoons baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

FOR SERVING

  • vanilla ice cream
  • whipped cream

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the blackberry filling ingredients and stir gently until thoroughly mixed. Then, evenly spread the blackberry mixture into the baking dish.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the cobbler dough (except for granulated sugar). Stir until a thick dough forms.
  • Drop the cobbler dough in patches over the blackberry mixture, leaving some of the fruit exposed, and then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the dough is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly around the sides. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Scoop out portions of the cobbler and serve while it's still hot along with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Notes

*If using frozen blackberries, they do not need to be thawed before adding them in, but it can increase the baking time slightly and you may need to tent the dish toward the end if you notice the topping is over-browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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How to Make Blackberry Cobbler Step by Step

Ingredients for the blackberry filling in a glass bowl.

Make the blackberry layer: Toss 5 cups blackberries, 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and a sprinkle of salt in a 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Making the topping for the cobbler.

Make the topping: Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ยผ cup almond flour, 1ยฝ tsp baking powder, and ยฝ teaspoon salt. Add in 1 cup heavy cream and 3 tbsp of pure maple syrup until a thick dough forms.

Placing the biscuit topping over the blackberries.

Assemble: Drop batter in patches over the blackberry mixture, leaving some of the fruit exposed. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp of sugar over the top.

Baked fruit cobbler in casserole dish.

Bake: Bake at 350ยฐF for about 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the sides. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 or so minutes.

A spoon scooping up a serving of blackberry cobbler with ice cream.

Serve: Enjoy portions, hot, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

How to Store Leftovers

Blackberry cobbler is best served right from the oven while itโ€™s fresh and warm (especially with some ice cream or whipped cream), but leftovers are certainly enjoyable, too! Store any leftover cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3 to 4 days.

Heat portions in the microwave until warmed through. You can also reheat in the oven. Remove dish from the fridge and bring to room temperature, and bake at 350ยฐF for about 15-20 minutes until warmed through. (Cover with foil if topping is over-browning.)

Allow to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for no longer than 2 months for best results. Thaw in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

I never serve this dessert without a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. Thereโ€™s something purely magical about the taste and texture of vanilla ice cream melting into the molten lava blackberries! To add more fruit flavor, serve with a scoop of strawberry ice cream. Or forgo the ice cream and serve with a refreshing affogato coffee.

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About Amy Flanigan

Well, hey there! Amy here, founder and COO at BellyFull. If youโ€™re looking for tried and true, fuss-free, budget-friendly, delicious, every day recipes, youโ€™ve come to the right place.

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