Hamdi Saidani This Blackberry Cobbler is an easy and bubbly recipe, which is made with fresh blackberries and self-rising flour. It’s the ultimate comfort food dessert, ready in about an hour and 25 minutes.
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe Ingredients
- 1/2 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing pan
- 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blackberries
- Whipped cream and/or ice cream, for serving
How To Make Blackberry Cobbler
- Prep Oven and Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 3-quart baking dish (an 8×8 or similar size works well) with butter.
- Mix the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the sugar with the self-rising flour and the milk. Whisk in the melted butter until you have a smooth, thin batter.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the blackberries evenly over the top of the batter. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the sugar over the blackberries.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake for about 1 hour, until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly. During the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top to create a sparkling, crisp crust.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Recipe Tips
- Why is the batter on the bottom? This is a classic batter-style cobbler. As it bakes, the light, cake-like batter rises up and around the fruit, creating a gooey, fruity bottom with a golden cake topping. It’s magical!
- Can I use frozen blackberries? Yes, absolutely. Do not thaw the blackberries first; add them to the batter while they are still frozen. This helps prevent them from bleeding their color throughout the entire batter.
- How do you get a crispy topping? The secret is the final sprinkle of sugar during the last 10 minutes of baking. This creates a beautifully crisp, sweet crust that provides the perfect textural contrast to the soft fruit and cake.
- Do I have to use self-rising flour? For the easiest recipe, yes. If you don’t have any, you can make your own by whisking 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt.
What To Serve With Blackberry Cobbler
This warm and bubbly dessert is a quintessential summer and fall treat. It is practically made to be served with something cold and creamy. The best pairings are:
- A big scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
- A dollop of freshly sweetened whipped cream
- A drizzle of heavy cream
How To Store Blackberry Cobbler
- Refrigerate: Cover the cooled cobbler with foil or plastic wrap. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, though the topping will soften over time.
- Reheat: For the best results, reheat individual servings in the microwave or place the entire dish, covered with foil, in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.
Blackberry Cobbler Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1/8th of cobbler
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Sugar: 48g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What’s the difference between a cobbler and a crisp?
A cobbler has a soft, cake-like or biscuit-like topping. A crisp or a crumble has a crumbly, streusel-like topping, usually made with oats, flour, butter, and sugar.
Why did my cobbler turn out gummy?
A gummy or tough texture in a batter-style cobbler is almost always the result of overmixing the batter. You should whisk the flour, sugar, and milk only until they are just combined; a few small lumps are perfectly fine.
Can I use a different fruit in this recipe?
Yes, this is a fantastic base recipe for other fruits. It is equally delicious made with fresh or frozen peaches, blueberries, or a mixed berry blend.
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Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Description
A classic Southern dessert featuring juicy blackberries that bake into a sweet, cake-like batter, creating a bubbly fruit base with a golden-brown top.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 3-quart baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar, the flour, and the milk. Whisk in the melted butter to form a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the blackberries evenly over the top of the batter.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the sugar over the blackberries.
- Bake for 50 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top.
- Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- This is a batter-style cobbler, so the batter goes on the bottom and rises up around the fruit as it bakes.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix only until the ingredients are just combined for the most tender result.
- The final sprinkle of sugar during the last 10 minutes of baking is the secret to a perfect, crunchy topping.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own by whisking 1 cup of all-purpose flour with 1 ½ tsp baking powder and ¼ tsp salt.
