Description
A bright, tangy, and light Southern Blueberry Cobbler with a cake-like topping. This easy dessert balances tartness with sweetness and comes together in under 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt. Toss to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a third bowl, whisk milk and melted butter together.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the blueberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon dollops of batter over the top of the berries, leaving some berries exposed.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling vigorously.
- If browning too fast, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.
Notes
Do not thaw frozen blueberries before using to prevent a soupy filling. Ensure baking powder and soda are fresh for proper rise. Let the cobbler rest for 15-20 minutes after baking to allow the cornstarch to gelatinize for clean slices. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: blueberry cobbler, southern dessert, easy cobbler recipe, summer dessert, blueberry pie alternative, gluten-free option, vegan cobbler