Old Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler

All you need are 6 simple ingredients, including self rising flour to make this old fashioned blackberry cobbler recipe just like your grandma used to make. You’ll be feeling all the nostalgia with this simple dessert recipe that’s perfect for spring or summer.

Easy blackberry cobbler recipe – I think this is the same recipe every mom in America made us as kids. My mom’s recipe came from a heavy blue cookbook that I want to say may have been Better Homes and Gardens or Betty Crocker. Either way, do not skimp on the sugar and always serve warm with ice cream.

The real secret compared to other recipes is that I always butter the dish. The butter creates the most wonderfully delicious bottom on the cobbler. It’s so rich and comforting!

Blackberry Cobbler Ingredients

When I said you only need 6 ingredients to make this recipe for blackberry cobbler, I meant it! It’s so simple! Most of the ingredients are pantry staples too! Here is everything you’ll need:

• Sugar: just regular white granulated sugar, some of the cobbler topping and some sprinkling on top
• Self-Rising Flour: found on the same aisle as the all-purpose flour
• Salt: enhances all the flavors
• Whole Milk: helps binds the batter together, 2% milk works fine too
• Butter: adds flavor and richness to the crust
• Blackberries: can be fresh or frozen, more details below

The measurements required for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

What is Self-Rising Flour?

Self-rising flour is a flour that has a leavening agent already included in it, usually baking powder. It usually has a little salt added to it as well. It helps the baked good rise.

If you don’t have self-rising flour or you can’t find it, you can make your own! Just 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt for every 1 cup of flour in your recipe.

Can I Use Frozen Blackberries?

Both fresh and frozen blackberries work great in this recipe. Of course we love this in the summertime with those juicy, fresh blackberries, but sometimes you need blackberry cobbler when it’s not summertime, so frozen blackberries will work just fine.

No need to thaw them ahead of time. Just sprinkle them over the top frozen and they will thaw as it bakes. If you let them thaw beforehand, they will bleed into the cobbler batter and make it purple and they will be mushy and not the right texture.

How to Make Blackberry Cobbler

One of my favorite things about cobbler recipes is that they are so easy to make! You just make a simple batter, sprinkle the berries on top, and bake! It’s that easy! Here are the steps:

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350℉ and generously (like really, a lot) butter a 9×13” pan.
2. Combine: Add the cup of sugar, flour and salt to a large bowl and whisk together. Then add the milk and melted butter and stir to combine.
3. Pour: Pour the batter into the bottom of a buttered 9×9 baking dish. Sprinkle the berries evenly over the top of the batter. Then sprinkle the top with the remaining sugar.
4. Bake: Place in the oven for 60 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
   • NOTE: I don’t normally force people to eat ice cream, but you HAVE to have ice cream with this one.

These instructions can also be found in the recipe card below where you can also print or save the recipe.

Watch our Video of Blackberry Cobbler with Self Rising Flour

Can I Use Other Berries?

Yes, any berry works great in this recipe! You could try raspberries, strawberries, huckleberries, blueberries, boysenberries, marionberries (my favorite berry ever!!), etc. Of course, there’s always peaches! Though we have several peach cobbler recipes already on the blog, but they would work great in this recipe too.

Can This Recipe Be Halved?

Yes, make the recipe as written using half the ingredients and bake it in a 9×9 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

What to Serve with Blackberry Cobbler

Cobbler is such a comforting dessert that I always love to pair it with a classic comfort food meal like meatloaf or beef stroganoff. Since it’s also a fruity summer dessert, it would also go great with any recipe on the grill or the smoker. Here are a few ideas:

Add a side of grilled corn on the cob and slice up a watermelon and you have a complete summer dinner menu the whole family will love!

Can Blackberry Cobbler be Frozen?

Yes, fruit cobblers actually freeze very well. It’s best to freeze a baked cobbler. Let it cool completely then wrap the whole pan in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. When you’re ready to eat it, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the oven as described below.

Storing and Reheating

You can store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure they are stored in an airtight container.

To reheat the cobbler, place it in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. If you just want to warm up a single serving, you can just zap it in the microwave for 45 seconds. And always serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream of course!

This tried and true blackberry cobbler recipe will transport you back to simpler times. Indulge in the delicious flavors of summer with this classic blackberry cobbler. With a flaky, sugary golden crust and juicy, sweet berry filling, this dessert will be a hit at any gathering.

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