Description

A light, cake-like topped blackberry cobbler that balances tart-sweet fruit with a tender crust. This easy dessert comes together in under 45 minutes and is perfect for summer entertaining or a quick weeknight treat.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups blackberries (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine blackberries, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Toss gently to coat and let sit.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 cup sugar.
In a small bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until combined.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the blackberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Drop large spoonfuls of the batter over the berries. Do not spread smoothly.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them before mixing. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk and coconut oil or dairy-free butter. The topping should be lumpy, not smooth, to ensure a light texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the cobbler
Calories: 250
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 150
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 40
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3

Keywords: blackberry cobbler, easy dessert, summer dessert, berry cobbler, homemade cobbler, gluten-free dessert option