Southern blackberry cobbler recipe
Fluffy, buttery crust paired with sweet, syrupy blackberries creates a delightful Southern dessert. This easy recipe is packed with fresh blackberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ cups fresh blackberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups sugar divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and generously grease an 8x8-inch deep baking dish or a deep-dish pie plate. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, gently toss the blackberries with ½ cup of sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using) until the sugar dissolves. Set the mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and the remaining sugar, stirring well.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the butter mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Pour in the vanilla extract and milk, stirring gently. The batter will be slightly lumpy; avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the blackberry mixture over the batter, ensuring an even layer without stirring.
- Place the dish on the middle oven rack and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set. Begin checking for doneness at around 35 minutes.
- Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool before serving.
Notes
The baking time may vary depending on the depth and size of your baking dish. Adjust accordingly and monitor closely for doneness.