Easy Blackberry Cobbler

This easy blackberry cobbler recipe is a delicious summer dessert that is so easy to make using blackberry pie filling and a homemade, delicious cobbler topping. This cobbler recipe is a classic dessert that is delicious any time of the year. The ease of the sweet pie filling covered with a flawless cake-like cobbler topping and then baked to a beautiful golden perfection makes this one of the easiest dessert recipes ever. And to make this even more delicious, top with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream for an added treat. 

Replace your time in the kitchen with time with your family. Using a canned blackberry filling will take the hard leg work out of this delicious fruity dessert. Preparing a homemade crumble for the top, your family will never know that you did not have to slave in the kitchen for hours making this extravagant looking dessert.

 Cobblers are one of the easiest desserts to make. First, the fruity filling covers the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 baking dish. Mix the homemade biscuit topping and add a layer over the fruit filling before baking. The buttery crunch nicely compliments the tart and sweet fruit. While warm, top with a heaping spoonful of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. 

Difference between a cobbler and pie

Cobblers and pies are very similar in the sense that they both have a golden-brown outer shell or topping and a fruity filling. Cobblers however, are “easier than pie”.

While a pie has a bottom and usually a top crust, a cobbler gets its name from the simplicity. The cobbler, which is made of a cake-like dough and crumbled or dropped by the spoonful on top of the fruit filling. With a cobbler, it isn’t necessary to make it look pretty. The coarse look of it gives the cobbler its name.

Cobblers can be made with a variety of fruit filling. If you can make a pie out of it, you can also make a cobbler out of it. Swap out your fruit fillings and use this cobbler topping for any flavor of delicious dessert. 

Fresh, frozen or canned

For the sake of time, I love this recipe because of the canned filling that you already know has the perfect cobbler filling consistency and sweet flavor.

If time is on your side, using fresh or frozen fruit and making a homemade filling will also meet your fruit craving needs. 

Fresh fruit is usually what we use but today we needed to share how easy a delicious dessert could be made if something needed to be whipped up in a matter of minutes.

What makes a good cobbler topping?

Be sure to use the right amount of butter. Not enough butter will result in a dry, floury mess. Too much butter will result in a greasy and soggy lump of dough that will not bake to a crunchy, buttery delight.

Another trick I have learned is to use cold cubed butter while mixing the dough ingredients together. Butter that is cut and cubed cold, straight from the refrigerator or freezer to mixing the bowl does not get fully mixed in to the pre baked dough. The chunks of cold butter result in more steam while baking which will give you a flakier and crunchier topping. 

Adding the boiling water will melt the outer layer of the butter giving the biscuit topping a melty, buttery flavor. 

Storing the leftovers

It is not very often that there are any left overs of this blackberry cobbler when I make it. If you happen to have any to save for later or the next day, let the cobbler cool to room temperature. Cobbler is best kept in the refrigerator for three to four days. Warm in the microwave or back in the oven, add a scoop of ice cream and enjoy as you would if freshly baked. 

How far in advance can I make a cobbler?

Easy blackberry cobbler is best enjoyed the same day it is baked. Making a day or so ahead will definitely not be terrible. If the cobbler sets for too long, the moisture in the fruit filling with over take and begin to be absorbed into the biscuit topping and become soggy.

Does this easy blackberry cobbler have to be refrigerated?

Believe it or not, this cobbler does not actually need to be refrigerated. Blackberry cobbler can be stored covered at room temperature for up to twelve hours. 

Reheating a refrigerated or cold cobbler

If you are removing the cobbler from the refrigerator before baking, I suggest letting the blackberry cobbler reach room temperature before reheating. Place this delicious and fruity dessert in the oven on a low setting until just warmed through. The filling can get pretty hot and bubbly. Another method is to nuke the cobbler in the microwave until warm.

This dessert is so delicious, a topping isn’t necessary. The idea of a cold scoop of frozen ice cream placed on top of the warm and vibrant blackberry cobbler. Letting the ice cream begin to melt from the warmth of the cobbler makes my mouth water just thinking about it. 

Instead of ice cream, a creamy whipped topping will suffice. Having the same melty affect as ice cream, the flavors compliment each other wonderfully. 

I love making this blackberry cobbler for my friends and family, especially when they have enjoyed it so much previously and have asked me to make it specifically for dessert. 

Be prepared to wow everyone you serve this cobbler to. It is entirely up to you if you want to keep the simplicity a secret or share this easy recipe with others.

Blackberry Cobbler Ingredients

• Blackberry filling
• Flour
• Brown sugar
• Sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Butter, cubed
• Boiling water
• Coarse sugar

How to Make Easy Blackberry Cobbler

• Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare an 8 x 8 square baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
• Pour blackberry filling into prepared dish and spread evenly in the dish.
• In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined.
• Add in cubed butter and using a pastry cutter, cut butter into flour mixture until it becomes crumbly.
• Pour in boiling water. Mix ingredients until well incorporated and mixture becomes dough-like.
• Spread topping mixture over blackberry filling, making sure to cover the entire dish with topping.
• Sprinkle the top of cobbler with coarse sugar.
• Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.

If you would like to make this recipe using fresh blackberries, here is what you will need for the fresh blackberry filling.

• 6 cups blackberries, rinsed and pat dried
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch

Basically, place blackberries in a medium bowl, top with sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch. Stir and let sit while preparing the cobbler topping above. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are also great for using when making cobbler.

Try This Easy Blackberry Cobbler Today

And, here are more delicious recipes you might enjoy.

• Peach Cobbler
• Cherry Cream Cheese Danish
• And this delicious Peach Jello Salad
• Peach Blueberry Cobbler from Great Grub Delicious Treats

Here are a few pics that are the perfect size for pinning to Pinterest.