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Very easy to make and delicious. As a Southerner I recommend!
Julia
The Dessert I’ve Been Making Since I Could Reach the Counter
My mama made cobbler the same way every summer. Butter melted in the pan, batter poured right over it, and fruit scattered on top. No mixing. No fussing. Just a good, honest dessert that came out golden and bubbling every single time. I have been making it the same way ever since. Six ingredients. One pan. Done.
Why This One Works Every Time
The magic is in the method. The butter melts first, the batter goes over it, and the blueberries float on top. As it bakes, the batter rises up and wraps around the fruit. You end up with a crispy, buttery edge and a soft, jammy center. Do not stir it. Just trust the process.
What I Know After Making This More Times Than I Can Count
- Fresh or frozen, both work. Fresh blueberries give you the brightest flavor. Frozen work just as well — do not thaw them first. They go straight from the bag into the pan.
- The butter is everything. Let it melt completely before you pour the batter. That is what gives you those crispy, golden edges.
- Do not stir. This is the number one rule. Pour the batter, add the fruit, and walk away. The oven does the work.
- Cast iron makes it better. A 10-inch cast-iron skillet gives you the crispiest edges and the most even bake. A 2-quart baking dish works fine, too.
- Serve it warm. Right out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is the only right answer.
Ingredients You Need
- Butter — melted right in the pan, this is what gives the cobbler those irresistible, crispy golden edges.
- All-purpose flour — the base of the batter that rises up and wraps around the fruit as it bakes.
- Granulated Sugar — just enough sweetness to let the blueberries stay bright and jammy without being cloying.
- Whole Milk — keeps the batter tender and light so the topping stays soft in the center and crispy on the edges.
- Baking Powder — the lift that makes the batter rise up and over the fruit in the oven.
- Fresh or Frozen Blueberries — sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Fresh gives you the brightest taste. Frozen works just as well — no thawing needed.
Make It Your Own — Easy Swaps for Any Season
- Fresh peaches, raspberries, apples, cherries, or blackberries are great substitutes for blueberries.
- You can also use frozen blueberries or canned (1 21-ounce can) fruit filling. Like Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins, frozen work great in this recipe.
- Add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar for a warm, rich flavor.
How To Make This Easy Recipe For Blueberry Cobbler
- Preheat the oven. Place the butter in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish and put the dish in the oven to melt the butter. Whisk together flour, sugar, milk, and baking powder in a medium-sized bowl until well combined.
- Once the butter has melted, remove the baking dish from the oven. Pour the batter into the baking pan over the melted butter and sprinkle fresh blueberries over the top. Do not stir; you want your blueberries on the surface of the flour mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then serve with ice cream.
Make It Ahead and Still Serve It Hot
Prepare the recipe as directed, but instead of baking for 20 minutes, remove the cobbler from the oven after 10–15 minutes. Cover it with foil and place in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Remove the foil, then place it in a preheated oven for 10 minutes until the top is golden and the cobbler is entirely cooked through.
How To Store Fruit Cobbler
I doubt you’ll have any leftovers, but if you do, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
Is Blueberry Cobbler Freezer-Friendly?
Yes, just like my Blueberry Cake, and Blueberry Scones, these sweet treats freeze beautifully. Make per the directions, let it cool completely, then tightly cover it with plastic wrap or foil. Place the cobbler in the freezer, and it will keep for up to three months.
When you’re ready to serve it, remove it from the freezer and allow it to thaw. To serve it warm, reheat it in the oven at 225 degrees for 15 minutes, or until the center is warm.
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Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt butter in a 2 quart baking dish in oven.
- Mix flour, sugar, milk and baking powder.
- When butter is melted, pour the flour mixture into the baking dish.
- Add blueberries – do NOT mix.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve while hot with ice cream.
Notes
Nutrition
What’s The Difference Between A Crisp, A Crumble and Cobbler?
A crisp, like Grandma’s Apple Crisp, traditionally has a topping made with oats, whereas a crumble has more of a streusel topping. Chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts are sometimes used as toppings. Cobbler has a more cake-like topping and can sometimes be made with biscuit dough or pie crust.
Blueberry Cobbler Questions, Answered
Yes! Frozen blueberries work great in this recipe. No need to thaw them first — just add them straight in. You may need an extra few minutes of baking time, but the result is just as delicious as fresh.
The topping should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. I bake mine at 350 degrees — the butter melts first in the dish before the batter goes in, which gives you that beautiful, slightly crispy bottom layer. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving so the filling can settle.
If you tried this Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe or any other recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks!
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So easy
Thank you, Joyce! So glad you are here and cooking with me.
XO, Donya
Made this cobbler for dinner dessert & it was easy & delicious. Baked for 30 minutes, served with vanilla ice cream
That sounds perfect! Warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream is hard to beat. So glad it turned out easy and delicious for you — thanks for sharing!
~Donya
Very tasty and really easy to make
So glad you enjoyed it! Easy and tasty is always a win. Thanks for sharing!
~Donya
Very easy to make and delicious. As a Southerner I recommend 👌
Now that’s high praise — I’ll take a Southern stamp of approval any day! So glad you enjoyed it.
~Donya
I usually make crisps but when I saw how simple this was I had to try it. After i had it in the oven I read where people were saying it never cooked through….I did have to cook it longer but I looked at the color of your in the picture and it was wonderful…..probably did cook it 20 more minutes but if you use a larger container it might be closer to your 20 mins because it would be thinner…however…very easy and tastes great so it will be something i will make again!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience! Yes, depending on the size and depth of the baking dish, the cook time can definitely vary. A deeper dish will take longer, while a larger or more shallow one will help it set up more quickly, just like you mentioned.
Sounds like your patience paid off though — so glad it turned out wonderful!
~Donya
I tried this per the recipe but after 20 minutes the center was mushy. Put in oven for another 10 minutes and the same. Not sure what I did wrong,
Thanks for giving the cobbler a try — I’m sorry the center didn’t set up like it should! Blueberry cobblers can sometimes hold onto more moisture, especially if the berries are super juicy or frozen and not thawed first. That can keep the center from baking through in the usual time. I really appreciate you sharing your experience, and I hope your next batch turns out just right!
~Donya
We love this cobbler and have made it multiple times. It’s a quick dessert and we just use whatever fresh or frozen berries on hand. So so good! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe! 😊
Thank you for the rating! I am so glad you’re here! ~Donya
Been making pretty much the same recipe for years. Canned pie filling sucjph as apple and cherry are good. My family’s favorite is canned chunk pineapple (drained) with cinnamon sprinkled on top
Thank you so much for the terrific rating and glad you enjoyed the recipe.
~Donya
Oh yes, extra sugar please! I have a problem with my sweet tooth 🙂 This cobbler looks amazing! I love blueberries and this looks like the perfect way to use up the ones I have in my fridge. Excellent recipe! I just pinned it 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing. Krista @ A Handful of Everything
This looks fabulous! Simple and delish 🙂 I love using fresh fruit and this takes wonderful to the next level! Krista @ A Handful of Everything