Description
This Old Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler is a classic and comforting dessert featuring fresh blackberries topped with a tender, buttery cobbler crust. Bursting with juicy, zesty flavor from lemon and vanilla, it bakes to a golden perfection that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Blackberry Filling
- 3 pounds fresh blackberries cleaned
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Cobbler Topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter diced
- 1 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prepare for the cobbler.
- Prepare Blackberry Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the fresh blackberries with lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Toss gently to coat the berries evenly, then spread this mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Make Cobbler Batter: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or a food processor, cut the cold diced butter into the dry ingredients until the mix resembles coarse meal.
- Add Liquid: Pour the half and half into the flour mixture and stir until a thick batter forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Assemble Cobbler: Spoon large clumps of the batter over the blackberry filling in the baking pan to form a rustic cobbler crust that covers the fruit unevenly.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the cobbler for 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through and the blackberry filling is bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh blackberries for the best flavor, but frozen berries can be used if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- The cornstarch helps thicken the berry juices during baking to prevent a runny cobbler.
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute half and half with coconut milk or almond milk and use vegan butter.
- To make the topping easier to work with, keep the butter chilled right until mixing.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
