Description
This Southern-style blueberry cobbler combines juicy, sweet blueberries with a buttery golden crust for the ultimate taste of Southern comfort. Easy to make, irresistibly fragrant, and perfect for any occasion — it’s the kind of dessert that feels like home in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Filling:
6 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (about 900 g)
¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of salt
For the Cobbler Topping:
1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), melted
Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Garnish (optional):
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Step 2: Make the Blueberry Filling
In a large bowl, mix the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Toss gently until the berries are well coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Mix the Batter
In another bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Stir in melted butter and optional nutmeg.
Step 4: Assemble the Cobbler
Pour the batter evenly over the blueberry filling. Do not stir. The batter will rise through the fruit while baking, forming a golden crust.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top turns golden brown and the filling bubbles at the edges. For a crispier crust, bake an additional 5 minutes.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Allow the cobbler to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
You can use frozen blueberries without thawing; just increase the baking time by 5–7 minutes.
For extra texture, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
To prevent sogginess, let the cobbler rest before covering or refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/8 of cobbler)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
Keywords: Southern-style blueberry cobbler, homemade cobbler, easy blueberry dessert, traditional Southern recipe, summer desserts