Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (2024)

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This Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler Recipe made with fresh or frozen blueberries is a delicious summer dessert recipe that’s perfect for a special occasion. (Or any night of the week – it’s that easy!)

Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

One of my favorite things about spring and summer is all of the fresh ingredients available and that’s particularly true when making dessert.

This Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler is a great way to enjoy the flavorful fresh berries all summer long and everyone LOVES this dessert. This blueberry cobbler gets made quite frequently at our house during the summer.

I love baking but it’s no secret that my preferred recipes are EASY baking recipes. (Remember my super easy Peach Cobbler or delicious Blueberry Dump Cake recipe?)

While this Homemade Blueberry Cobbler looks like it takes a lot of work, it’s actually very simple to make and chances are you have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. Just pick up some fresh blueberries and you’re set (And yes, this blueberry cobbler can be made with frozen blueberries too!)

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What is the Difference Between a Crisp, Crumble, and Cobbler?

Cobblers, crisps, and crumbles are similar due to the fact they all have fruit fillings, but what makes them different is the makeup of the toppings.

Cobblers are usually made with a sweet biscuit type dough, although short-cut recipes can be made with cake mixes (my favorite) or store-bought biscuits tossed in sugar.

Fruit Crisps, on the other hand, are usually topped with an oat/granola type topping that “crisp” up wonderfully when baked.

A Crumble is more of a flour/sugar mixture with butter cut in, like what you see on a coffee cake or this apple pie.

What Fruit is Best in a Cobbler?

Cobblers are great with almost any fruit. Fresh or frozen fruit will work in a cobbler, (except maybe watermelon- could you imagine that?) If using frozen fruit, your recipe will turn out best if you allow the frozen fruit to fully thaw and come to room temperature.

In my opinion, though, seasonal fresh fruit is the best. There’s nothing more delicious (or easy) than tossing a few cups of fresh fruit with a bit of cornstarch and sugar for the base of your cobbler. You can even mix fruits and your favorite fruits for more depth of flavor in your fruit cobbler. (Of course, blueberry cobbler is still my all-time favorite cobbler!)

Ingredients in Blueberry Cobbler

Want to make this Blueberry Cobbler? Add these ingredients to your shopping list:

Fresh or frozen blueberries (you need 6 cups)
Sugar
Cornstarch
At least one lemon (for zest and juice)
Flour
Baking powder
Butter
Cream
Salt
optional: turbinado sugar and pecans

How to Make Blueberry Cobbler:

Making this blueberry cobbler is so easy! (printable recipe can be found at the bottom of the post)

In a large bowl combine blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch 2 tablespoons water, lemon zest, and juice. Once combined, spoon the blueberry mixture into a prepared baking dish.
Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a fork or a pastry blender cut butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cream, stirring gently just until a dough forms.
Tear dough into 3″ pieces and arrange over blueberry mixture. combine After you have added the blueberry mixture to the baking dish, sprinkle dough with optional pecan pieces and Turbinado sugar.4. Bake for thirty minutes at 350 and that’s it! You’ve made a Homemade Blueberry Cobbler with fresh blueberries!

Pro Tip:

If you can get your hands on Turbinado sugar, it is amazing sprinkled over the top of your cobbler before baking. I love Turbinado sugar for this type of application because it makes the final presentation look so pretty (and professional) but you can easily substitute brown sugar if you don’t have Turbinado sugar on hand.

Can this Blueberry Cobbler be Made with Frozen Blueberries?

Yes! You can make this blueberry cobbler recipe with frozen blueberries. Just allow the blueberries to thaw for the best results. You can use partially thawed blueberries, just know your cobbler will have a bit more blueberry “sauce”. (Not necessarily a bad thing as I like to spoon extra sauce over my ice cream!

Is Blueberry Cobbler Served Warm or Cold?

It’s good either way, but I prefer it served warm with vanilla ice cream. This Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler will impress family and guests alike….and quickly become your most-requested summer dessert recipe!

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How to Store Blueberry Cobbler

This Blueberry Cobbler recipe is at its best right out of the oven, served with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream. The cobbler will be fine on the counter for a few hours, but after that, you will want to store it covered in the fridge for about 4 days.

Are you a blueberry fan too? Be sure to check out these other yummy blueberry recipes and especially this Blueberry Jam Recipe!

Other Summer Fruit Desserts You’ll Love:

Quick and Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
No-Bake Mini Cheesecake Bites
Summer Berry Frozen Yogurt Bars
3 Ingredient Peach Yogurt Popsicles
One Minute Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Strawberry Lemonade Slushies

Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler

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Author: Jamie Sanders
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 30
Total Time: 40
Yield: 10 to 12 servings

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Description

This Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler is a delicious summer dessert recipe that’s perfect for a special occasion (or any night of the week – it’s that easy!)

Ingredients

Blueberry Mixture:
• 6 cups fresh blueberries

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Dough Mixture:
• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 6 tablespoons cold butter cubed

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

• ¼ cup chopped pecans

Vanilla ice cream for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.
Spray a 13 by 9″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl combine blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch 2 tablespoons water, lemon zest and juice.
Spoon Blueberry Mixture into prepared dish.
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
Using a fork or a pastry blender cut butter into the flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add cream, stirring gently just until a dough forms.
Tear dough into 3″ pieces and arrange over blueberry mixture.
Sprinkle dough with pecan pieces and Turbinado sugar.
Bake until dough is lightly browned. (About 30 minutes.)
Serve warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

I love to keep Turbinado sugar on hand for baking as it makes the final presentation so pretty, but you can substitute brown sugar if needed.
Fruit Juices will thicken as the cobbler cools.
I recommendserving the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but it also makes a deliciousbreakfast the next morning, served cool with a dollop of whipped cream or thick vanilla greek yogurt!
Nutrition calculated with 12 servings an no ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 222
Sugar: 17
Fat: 11
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 2
Protein: 2

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About the AuthorJamie Sanders is a wife and mom of 2, located in the heart of Texas. She founded Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom in 2011 as a place to share creative ideas and family friendly recipes. Her work has been featured on Martha Stewart, Woman’s World, HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, CNET, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo, Oprah Daily, and Redbook, plus many other publications. To date, she had given away just under a million free pdf sewing patterns.

Easy Homemade Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (2024)

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What is blueberry cobbler made of? ›

Batter: The batter for this cobbler is made from flour, sugar, milk, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. The combination of those ingredients, layered on top of the blueberries creates a delicious cake-like topping with a slightly crispy crust and soft center.

How do you keep cobbler from getting soggy? ›

The result is a soupy cobbler with a soggy top. Try this: Add one to two tablespoons of cornstarch to the filling. Partnered with a little sugar and lemon juice, this will make a lush sauce for the fruit. When baking, be sure the filling is bubbling-hot to ensure the cornstarch is cooked enough to thicken.

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Why is my cobbler tough? ›

Not cooking it long enough.

Try this: Because the cobbler topping is a variation on a quick bread, we can take its temperature to ensure doneness. A probe thermometer inserted in the center of the cobbler should reach 200°F in the thickest part of the topping.

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Does blueberry cobbler need to be refrigerated after baking? ›

Like fruit pies, a cobbler does not need to be refrigerated. Cover the cooled cobbler well, then leave it on the counter for up to 1 day. If you need to keep your cobbler for a longer time, refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

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What is cobbler crust made of? ›

The method for the topping goes like this: Combine equal parts flour and sugar, and add enough melted butter to make a dough. This makes a very sweet cobbler with a topping somewhere between a sugar cookie and pie crust.

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How do you know when blueberry cobbler is done? ›

Use your probe thermometer! According to Kitchn, when the center of your cobbler reaches 200 degrees F, it's done. Since you have a tool that ensures your cobbler is cooked through, there's one more tip that will make your cobbler experience even better. Let your cobbler rest for a bit before serving.

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Why is my cobbler raw in the middle? ›

Mistake: Baking at too high of a temperature

Cobblers need enough time in the oven for the topping to cook through and brown, but at too high a temperature, anything above 375 ℉, the fruit filling might not be cooked by the time the top is burnt.

What can you use to thicken a cobbler? ›

Water and flour can be combined to make a thickening agent for peach cobbler. This mixture is commonly known as a "flour slurry."

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How do I know when my cobbler is done? ›

You take a clean tooth pick and poke it into the batter section of the cobbler. If the toothpick comes out clean, it's done. If there's raw batter clinging to it, bake it for a bit longer. This is the same thing you do when testing to see if a cake is done.

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Do you refrigerate cobbler after baking? ›

Does peach cobbler need to be refrigerated? Yes, leftover peach cobbler should be stored covered in the refrigerator. It will help keep the cobbler topping from getting too mushy. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days.

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Is cobbler easier than pie? ›

The biggest difference is that a cobbler is so easy to make (easier than pie!). While a pie is made with a bottom crust and often a top crust, the dough and the fruit filling cook together in a cobbler.

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Can you bake with old blueberries? ›

Since the fruit is baked, you don't need to worry about using the freshest fruit. Bruised and wilted berries are perfect for this. Try it out with blueberry cobbler, blackberry cobbler, cherry cobbler or a mix of berries, or if you don't have enough berries, mix in some stone fruit, like this peach-berry cobbler.

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Can you leave cobbler out overnight? ›

As a general rule of thumb, most fruit pies and cobblers are fine to be left out overnight at room temperature as long as they are covered. If the pies contain dairy or eggs, then you should store them in the fridge.

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Can you eat cobbler cold? ›

Can I eat peach cobbler cold? Cold, room temperature, or HOT – any way is delicious! We prefer it between room temperature and hot, so somewhere in the category of warm to go with some delicious ice cream or whipped cream.

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What's the difference between blueberry pie and blueberry cobbler? ›

The biggest difference between a cobbler and a pie is the placement of the dough. Pies have, at a minimum, a bottom crust with the fruit placed on top, while a cobbler has the fruit on the bottom and a dolloped dough on top instead.

How is cobbler different from pie? ›

Cobbler is sometimes described as a kind of fruit pie, but strictly speaking, the two are different. Pies are made from pastry, rather than biscuit batter, and they are fully encased, with a crust at the top and the bottom, while cobblers typically only have a topping.

What's the difference between a blueberry crisp and a cobbler? ›

Differences Between Cobblers and Crisps

Exterior: Cobblers are denser due to the biscuit dough topping and base, while crisps use oats and a streusel topping, making them lighter. Cobbler toppings are also likely not a full layer like a crisp or pie.

What's the difference between a cobbler and a regular pie? ›

Cobbler vs.

pie really comes down to the crust (or lack thereof). A pie, whether sweet or savory, always has a bottom crust, while a cobbler doesn't. A cobbler is a baked fruit dessert without a bottom crust and the top crust is a kind of biscuit dough instead of a traditional pastry or pie dough.