Mixed Berry Cobbler

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Berry-licious: This filling uses three different berries to create a sweet and tangy filling full of summer flavor.
• Simple Ingredients: All you need are berries and a few kitchen staples to make this cobbler.
• Easy to Make: The filling requires no cooking, and the topping is a simple matter of mixing. Then, you just bake it up!
• A Classic Summer Treat: Cobbler is a classic summer dessert that pairs with literally every one of your favorite summer mains.

Ingredients

Filling

• Berries: A mix of blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries creates a sweet, tangy filling that gets bubbly and thick as it bakes.
• Sugar: Sugar macerates the berries, so they get juicy before baking, then adds so much sweetness to the filling.
• Lemon Juice: Lemon juice adds a subtle citrus note and enhances the berry flavors.
• Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the filling as it bakes.

Topping

• All-Purpose Flour: Basic all-purpose flour with some salt and baking powder creates a tender, fluffy topping when combined with the other ingredients.
• Cold Butter: Cubed, cold butter cut into the flour helps create the classic cobbler texture.
• Boiling Water: Boiling water mixes the ingredients quickly, avoiding excess mixing and gluten. It also enhances the leavening action of the baking powder to make the cobbler topping extra fluffy.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.

Flavor Variations

• Fruits: You can use your favorite sliced fruits like apples, peaches, pears, and plums for the filling.
• Berries: Strawberries, boysenberries, or any of your other favorites work well in this filling.
• Cinnamon: A little cinnamon adds a warm, earthy note that works so well with the berries.

Instructions

Filling

1. Rinse the berries and combine them with the other filling ingredients in a medium bowl. Let the mixture stand for a few minutes to begin to macerate.
2. Pour the mixture into a deep 9×13 baking dish or a 3-quart baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray.

Topping

1. Whisk the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Then, use a pastry blender or fork to cut the cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Pour the boiling water into the mixture and stir until blended.
3. Spoon the mixture over the filling and spread it into an even layer.
4. Bake uncovered until the topping is golden brown.
5. Cool the cobbler to warm and enjoy!

Tips

• Cube your butter and chill it in the fridge until ready to use. This ensures it’s as cold as possible when cut into the flour.
• Bring your water to a full, rolling boil before pouring it into the flour mixture. This ensures the topping mixes thoroughly and quickly, resulting in the best texture.
• Be sure to let the berries sit for 5 to 10 minutes so they begin to macerate before you bake them.
• If the crust browns too quickly, loosely cover it with foil to slow down the process.

Storage

Refrigerate this mixed berry cobbler for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, chill the cobbler and freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

To reheat the cobbler, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through.

Pairing Suggestions

This classic dessert makes the perfect end to a classic comfort food meal. It’s a delicious end to dinners like Mississippi Pot Roast Bites, Ham Broccoli Rice Casserole, and BBQ Chicken Sliders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Try This Mixed Berry Cobbler

This mixed berry cobbler is a delicious take on classic cobbler that everyone always loves. With three kinds of berries, every bite is an explosion of summer flavor, but it’s not an explosion of work or dishes. You’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time, delicious cobbler in tow. Give this a try, and I know you’ll fall in love with it!