Our strawberry blueberry cobbler with brown sugar pecan topping takes classic mixed berry cobbler and gives it a little something extra with that sweet, crunchy topping. Sweet, juicy strawberries and blueberries combine to create a classic mixed berry filling, and the classic, tender cobbler topping sprinkled with a crispy, sweet brown sugar pecan topping makes this a cobbler that always gets a blue ribbon.
Cobblers are a classic dessert, and we absolutely love them. Our mom had a full-time job and two girls who both had all kinds of extracurricular activities. So, she understood that easy is always better. That meant a lot of cobblers. She always had a delicious dessert like peach cobbler or blackberry cobbler, and she even served up chicken cobbler for dinner. We loved them then, and we love making them now. Of course, just like Mom, we have to put our own stamp on recipes, so we came up with this mixed berry cobbler variation full of tasty fruit flavor and a nice crunch. Oh, it’s so good.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: Like all cobblers, this recipe uses basic baking ingredients found in your kitchen or your local grocery store.
- Simple Recipe: Also, like all cobblers, this is a simple recipe that requires very little experience in the kitchen.
- Simply Delicious Flavor: Every bite is full of sweet berry flavor and a sweet topping with the perfect texture.
- Great for Any Occasion: Serve this cobbler as a dessert or at parties, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Filling
- Strawberries and Blueberries: Strawberries and blueberries are a classic combination that creates a sweet, slightly tart taste of spring.
- Lemon Juice and Zest: Lemon juice and zest add a citrus note with a slight tartness, perfect with the berries.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch ensures the filling thickens as the cobbler bakes.
Cobbler Topping
- All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour bakes up golden on the outside with a fluffy inside.
- Sugar: A mix of white and brown sugar adds sweetness with a deeper undertone.
- Butter: Cold butter gives the cobbler the perfect texture.
- Boiling Water: Boiling water helps the ingredients mix quickly and activates the leavening agents more fully, creating a fluffy topping.
Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds a deep, molasses-like flavor.
- Flour: A bit of flour holds the topping together.
- Butter: Butter adds richness to the topping.
- Pecans: Chopped pecans give the topping its great crunch.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.
Flavor Variations
- Filling: You can use your favorite berries to create all kinds of different cobblers. Classics like apples, peaches, and pears are great, too.
- Warmer Flavor: Add cinnamon and nutmeg for a warm, deep flavor.
- Nuts: Pecans and walnuts both work well in this recipe.
Instructions
Filling
1: Combine all the filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl and let the mixture sit for a few minutes. Then, pour the mixture into a prepared 9×13 deep baking dish.
Cobbler Topping
1: Whisk the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Then, cut the cold butter into the mixture with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly.
2: Pour the boiling water into the mixture and stir until combined.
3: Spoon the mixture over the filling and gently spread it to cover the fruit completely.
Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
1: Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl. Then, sprinkle it over the cobbler topping.
2: Bake uncovered at 375 until the topping is cooked and golden.
3: Let the cobbler sit until it’s warm rather than hot and enjoy.
Hint
Cube the butter and then place it back into the fridge so it’s as cold as possible when you cut it into the flour.
Storage
Refrigerate this cobbler for up to 4 days in an airtight container or tightly covered in its original container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight container.
To reheat the cobbler, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. Then, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through.
Pairing Suggestions
This is a classic dessert that’s absolutely perfect after an old-school meal with equally classic dishes like crispy chicken strips, crock pot pork ribs, or ground beef pasta.
Tips
- Let your fruit mixture sit for at least 5 minutes so it can begin to macerate and make all that tasty juice!
- Loosely spoon your flour into your measuring cup to avoid packing and using too much.
- To ensure your butter is as cold as possible when you cut it into the flour mixture, cube it and then chill it until you need it.
- Use fresh baking powder for the best topping texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boiling water allows baked good ingredients to combine more easily with less mixing. It also fully activates any leavening agents in the batter, so it rises better.
You can use self-rising flour. Just remember that if you use it in place of all-purpose flour in a recipe, you’ll have to reduce or eliminate the salt and leavening agents specified in the recipe. Self-rising flour already has all of that in it.
A wide variety of fruits can be used in cobblers. Berries, peaches, apples, pears, and stone fruits like cherries, plums, and nectarines are all great choices.
Try This Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
You need this strawberry blueberry cobbler with brown sugar pecan topping in your life. With all the classic flavors of a mixed berry cobbler, a tender, golden topping, and the added sweet crunch of the brown sugar pecan mixture, this is a delicious dessert that’s as easy as it is tasty. Give this a try, and we know you’ll make it all the time.
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Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
Strawberry Blueberry Filling
- 8 cups strawberries, quartered
- 6 cups blueberries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- zest from one lemon
Cobbler Topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, cut into small pieces
- ⅓ cup boiling water
Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° and spray a 9 x 13 deep baking dish, or 3 quart baking dish, with a non-stick spray right before filling with fruit mixture.
Strawberry Blueberry Filling
- Rinse strawberries and blueberries. Cut strawberries into quarters and place in a large mixing bowl along with the blueberries.
- Sprinkle them with sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Pour fruit into the prepared baking dish.
Cobbler Topping
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt together.
- Using a pastry blender, or a fork, mix butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
- Pour boiling water into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Spoon mixture over strawberries and blueberries, and spread gently making sure to cover the fruit completely.
Brown Sugar Pecan Topping
- In a small bowl, stir brown sugar, flour, pecans and melted butter together until combined.
- Sprinkle brown sugar pecan topping over the cobbler topping.
- Bake uncovered for 50-55 minutes or until the topping is cooked thoroughly and has started to brown.
- *Lightly cover with aluminum foil if it starts to brown too much.
- Serve warm topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Let your fruit mixture sit for at least 5 minutes so it can begin to macerate and make all that tasty juice!
- Loosely spoon your flour into your measuring cup to avoid packing and using too much.
- To ensure your butter is as cold as possible when you cut it into the flour mixture, cube it and then chill it until you need it.
- Use fresh baking powder for the best topping texture.
