Blackberry Cobbler

Is any dessert more summer-worthy than a sweet and bubbling fruit cobbler? I think not. Delish has created our fair share of cobbler recipes, from our berry campfire cobbler to blueberry to classic peach. For this recipe, I decided that blackberry deserved its time in the spotlight. While it’s often overlooked for more popular summer fruits, blackberry’s power shouldn’t be underestimated. Sweet yet perfectly tart, this fruit gets its chance to shine in this warm blackberry cobbler, complete with a perfect biscuit topping. Here’s everything you need to know.

What People Are Saying:
“By far my favorite cobbler to make! I have baked this for many gatherings and people have loved it just as much as I do.” - macmac

How To Make Blackberry Cobbler

INGREDIENTS

• Blackberries: When they’re in season, I recommend using fresh blackberries in this cobbler to take advantage of their peak flavors. If you can’t find fresh blackberries, then frozen is your next best option. Just let the fruit thaw out first beforehand, then make as instructed.
• Sugar: We’re using sugar to sweeten up our blackberry filling, and also to create our biscuit topping. We want it to be sweet, but not overly sweet—it should balance against the fruit filling.
• Lemon: We’re going to use lemon zest and juice to brighten up the filling, and amplify the sweet-tart blackberry flavor.
• Cornstarch: This is what is going to thicken our blackberry mixture into a substantial filling that won't be too wet against the biscuit topping.
• Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds a floral, sweet flavor to our filling. It’s not absolutely necessary, but it does add an extra something that I truly think is worth it.
• Kosher Salt: Salt is going into the filling and the biscuits. We only need a pinch of salt for the filling to balance the sweetness.
• Flour & Baking Powder: All-purpose flour and baking powder combine with our sugar and salt to make the base of our biscuit dough. The baking powder will ensure that our biscuits are light and airy, not too dense.
• Butter: Make sure that your butter is unsalted and cold. This will give you those flaky layers we’re looking for.
• Milk: I recommend using whole milk for the richest, most flavorful biscuits. You can also use heavy cream if you want to take a note from our blueberry cobbler.
• Egg: One large egg will be incorporated into our dough to give it structure, and we’ll also brush the finished dough with an egg wash before baking to create that gorgeous golden finish.
• Coarse Sugar: Some coarse sugar sprinkled on top gives some added texture and sweetness—I love adding this as the finishing touch on my cobbler recipes, no matter the fruit filling.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

To get started on our blackberry filling, we will toss together blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and zest, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until combined then set it aside for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350º. Grab another large bowl, and whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Once combined, work in the cold cubes of butter with your hands until incorporated, then stir in the egg and milk until just combined—no need to overwork it.

Grab the blackberry mixture, and transfer to an ovenproof skillet. Top with dollops of the dough, then brush with an egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Bake until the biscuits are deeply golden, and the blackberry mixture is bubbling. Once done, let cool for at least 10 minutes, then serve with ice cream.

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

Recipe Tips

• Cobbler variations: If you’re not a blackberry fan—no prob! This cobbler can be made with any of your favorite fruits, from peach and blueberry to strawberry.
• How to serve this cobbler: Let’s be real—no cobbler is complete without a scoop (or two) of ice cream on top. The fresh cobbler warms the vanilla ice cream, creating a creamy fruit filling that perfectly contrasts our bubbling dessert. Trust me, you don’t want to skip this. Use your favorite brand, or check out our list of the best vanilla ice creams.

Storage

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.