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Old Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler

A classic Southern-style dessert with sweet, juicy blackberries baked under a golden, buttery crust — simple, nostalgic, and irresistible.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups fresh blackberries or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup granulated sugar plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon zest optional

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and let it melt as oven preheats.
  2. Toss blackberries with 1/2 cup sugar and lemon zest in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth; batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into melted butter (do not stir). Spoon sugared blackberries over batter.
  6. Bake 40–45 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
  7. Cool 10 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

This easy cobbler creates its own crust as it bakes — buttery, tender, and full of juicy blackberry flavor.