A family favorite year-round, this blueberry cobbler comes together quickly in just one bowl, bursting with blueberries nestled into a soft, sweet biscuit topping that bakes up golden, crisp, and downright irresistible.
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Why This Blueberry Cobbler Is the Best
Blueberry cobbler takes two of my favorite things – blueberries and a sweet, biscuit-like topping – and brings them together into one perfect pan of heaven. And while homemade desserts can require so much TLC that by the time they’re out of the oven, you’re exhausted and staring down a whole lot of dishes, this cobbler is as easy as it gets, requiring minimal dishes and just a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand. I make it when blueberries are in season and plentiful, and during the holidays when I’m craving a cozy, comforting dessert I know my whole crew will rave over. You can’t go wrong…serve it with vanilla ice cream, Homemade Lemon Ice Cream, or Homemade Whipped Cream. In short, there’s no bad way or day for blueberry cobbler!
- One bowl; no mixer needed
- 15 minutes of hands-on time
- Great made ahead
Most importantly, this blueberry cobbler is warm, comforting, and just downright delicious!
Ingredients
- Blueberries – while fresh blueberries are best, you can use frozen blueberries if preferred! Don’t thaw them; add them to the batter frozen.
- All-purpose flour – flour creates the base for the cobbler.
- Granulated sugar – regular granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps create a crisp, golden crust.
- Whole milk – while you can use nonfat or nondairy milk, whole milk creates a richer, more tender biscuity cake-like topping.
- Unsalted butter – butter adds rich flavor while helping create that biscuit-style topping that’s tender yet crisp.
- Baking powder – baking powder causes the cobbler topping to rise, staying light and fluffy.
- Vanilla extract – vanilla extract adds rich flavor.
- Salt – salt enhances flavor.
- Cinnamon – a dash of cinnamons adds warmth without tasting like cinnamon.
- Turbinado sugar – turbinado sugar creates the perfect crunchy, sweet top. You can also use coarse sparkling sugar or demerara sugar.
How to Make Blueberry Cobbler
Let’s make the most delicious blueberry cobbler in just a few easy steps! Here’s an outline; for the full recipe, see the recipe card below.
Step 1: Grease an 8×8” baking pan. Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Toss blueberries in 1 teaspoon flour.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
Step 4: Add in milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until just combined.
Step 5: Scoop batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out in an even layer.
Step 6: Add berries evenly to the batter. Use the back of a spoon to press them into the batter.
Step 7: Sprinkle the top evenly with turbinado sugar.
Step 8: Bake for 45-50 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before enjoying!
My Pro Tips
Pro Tips for Making the Best Blueberry Cobbler
- Toss blueberries with flour before baking to help thicken their juices and keep them from sinking in the batter.
- Bake until the fruit is bubbling in the center to ensurethe cobbler is fully baked and the fruit is hot and set.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to give it time to cool slightly and set.
- Serve warm…there’s no doubt cobbler is best served warm with a big spoon!
Frequently Asked Questions
A blueberry cobbler has a biscuit-like topping, while a crumble has a streusel-style topping often made with oats.
Absolutely! Blackberries for Blackberry Cobbler, raspberries, cherries, and mixed berries all work well. Or check out my recipe for Peach Cobbler!
Yes! Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer (no thawing). They may need a little extra baking time.
Cover and refrigerate leftover cobbler for up to 4 days. Let it cool completely before covering and refrigerating to help prevent a soggy topping.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 30–60 seconds, or warm the whole cobbler in a 350°F oven until warmed through. The oven will help crisp the topping back up.
Yes, but the topping may lose some of its original crispness. Freeze cooled cobbler tightly wrapped for up to 3 months, and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
Equipment
- 8×8" baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1 teaspoon to coat berries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for crunchy top
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8” baking pan. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, toss blueberries in 1 teaspoon flour.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add in milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until just combined.
- Scoop batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out in an even layer.
- Add floured berries evenly to the batter. Use the back of a spoon to press them into the batter (many will peek through the top of the batter).
- Sprinkle the top evenly with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden, just set, and bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes before digging in!
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Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, although fresh are preferred. If you use frozen, keep them frozen (do not thaw them ahead of time).
- Coating the berries lightly in flour will keep them from sinking into the batter and will absorb any extra liquid!
- The cinnamon adds a hint of warmth without true cinnamon flavor. You can double the quantity (½ teaspoon) if you prefer a more cinnamon-forward cobbler!
- I use whole milk. The fat content adds a rich taste and texture, but you can use skim milk if desired. I have not tried non-dairy milk but I’d imagine it would work well.
- Turbinado sugar is coarse, gold-brown cane sugar that creates the perfect, crunchy top! You can also use coarse sparkling sugar or demerara sugar.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is so easy, and amazingly good! I want to make it all the time,, and unfortunately eat it all the time. Great for a picnic or informal dinner. 🙂
This was 10/10. I had fresh blueberries on hand from a local farm and didn’t know what to do with all of them! I’m thinking I’ll need my fruit in cobbler form more often lol.