Name: Blueberry Cobbler
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; ½ cup sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free blueberry cobbler); ¼ cup sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp salt; 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed; ¼ cup milk

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What’s the difference between a blueberry cobbler and a blueberry crisp? One is buttery and biscuit-like, the other is oat-y and crunchy. But today, we’re making the easy blueberry cobbler, the dessert that’s so simple, even your cat could help (but please don’t let them). Whether you’re looking for blueberry dessert recipes or just a foolproof cobbler recipe, this one’s a winner.

What is Blueberry Cobbler?

A blueberry cobbler is a baked dessert with juicy blueberries under a soft, buttery crust. Unlike a Blueberry Crisp Recipe, which uses oats, this one has a biscuit-like topping. It’s one of the easiest blueberry recipes you’ll ever make!

Quick Recipe Infos:

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
40 minutes

Servings
8

Nutrition Info (per serving)
Calories: 290 | Carbs: 48g | Fat: 10g | Protein: 3g

Ingredients

For the Filling

5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (yes, you can use frozen blueberries in cobbler!)
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken the juices)

For the Topping

1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free blueberry cobbler)
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
¼ cup milk

Shortcut Option: 3-Ingredient Blueberry Cobbler

1 box yellow cake mix (how to make blueberry cobbler with cake mix)
1 stick melted butter
4 cups blueberries

Essential Kitchen Tools

9×13 inch Baking Dish: A ceramic, glass, or metal dish will work.
Large Mixing Bowl: For mixing the blueberry filling with the sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
Medium Mixing Bowl: For whisking together the dry ingredients for the cobbler topping (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt).
Whisk: Essential for thoroughly combining the dry ingredients and ensuring the baking powder is evenly distributed.
Pastry Cutter or Two Forks: To cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. You can also use your fingertips, but a pastry cutter is faster and keeps the butter cooler.
Liquid Measuring Cup: For measuring the milk.
Dry Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurately measuring all your dry and wet ingredients.
Wooden Spoon or Spatula: For stirring the blueberry filling and for mixing the buttermilk into the cobbler dough.

Very Useful & Recommended

Microplane or Zester: If you are using the optional lemon zest, this is the best tool for the job.
Juicer or Reamer: Makes juicing the lemon for the filling much easier.
Ice Cream Scoop or Large Spoon: For dropping even-sized portions of the cobbler dough over the hot blueberry filling. An ice cream scoop makes this process very neat and easy.
Cooling Rack: To place the hot baking dish on after it comes out of the oven, allowing it to cool safely and evenly.

How to Make Blueberry Cobbler

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Prepare the filling

Mix blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and cornstarch.
Spread in the baking dish.

Make the topping

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter until crumbly, then stir in milk.
Drop spoonfuls over the blueberries.

Bake 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly
Serve warm with ice cream (because rules were made to be broken).

FAQs

Does blueberry cobbler need to be refrigerated?

Yes! How to store blueberry cobbler: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze blueberry cobbler?

Absolutely! Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.

Final Tip

If someone asks for seconds, you’ve officially mastered how to make blueberry cobbler. Congrats! Now go enjoy your easy blueberry cobbler recipe, you’ve earned it. 🫐😋

Blueberry Cobbler

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Warm, buttery, and bursting with juicy blueberries, this cobbler is pure comfort in every bite. The golden, slightly crisp topping gives way to a tender, biscuit-like layer, while beneath it, sweet-tart blueberries bubble into a luscious jammy filling. Served with a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s the perfect contrast of hot and cold, soft and crisp, sweet and tangy—irresistible to the last spoonful. Go ahead, try to stop at just one bite. 😉