Easy Blackberry Cobbler

This easy blackberry cobbler recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients and bakes up golden, buttery, and full of juicy blackberries. It’s a simple homemade dessert that works great with fresh or frozen berries, and it comes together in minutes with almost no effort.

If you love easy fruit cobblers, my Super Easy Peach Cobbler is a longtime reader favorite and the perfect year-round version made with canned peaches. For another simple berry dessert, try my Easy Blueberry Cobbler with fresh or frozen blueberries.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Blackberry Cobbler

• Only 5 simple ingredients – this cobbler is made with basic ingredients and comes together without any complicated steps.
• Quick and easy prep – melt the butter, mix the batter, add the blackberries, and bake.
• Fresh or frozen berries work – use fresh blackberries when they’re in season or frozen blackberries when you want an easy dessert any time of year.
• Golden buttery topping – the simple batter bakes up soft, buttery, and slightly crisp around the edges.
• Old-fashioned comfort dessert – warm, juicy blackberries and a homemade cobbler topping make this perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients for Blackberry Cobbler

You only need 5 simple ingredients to make this easy blackberry cobbler:

• Blackberries – fresh blackberries are perfect when they’re in season, but frozen blackberries work well, too. If using frozen berries, do not thaw them first.
• Sugar – sweetens the blackberries and the cobbler batter. If your blackberries are very tart, you can add a little extra sugar.
• Self-rising flour – keeps this recipe simple because it already contains the leavening and salt needed for the batter.
• Milk – helps create a smooth, pourable batter that bakes up soft and cake-like.
• Butter – melted in the baking dish for rich flavor and golden, buttery edges.

If you don’t have self-rising flour, use 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in place of 1 cup self-rising flour.

How to Make Blackberry Cobbler

This blackberry cobbler comes together in just a few simple steps.

• First, lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish, 9-inch round baking dish, or similar 2-quart baking dish.
• Mix the self-rising flour, sugar, and milk in a bowl, then stir in the melted butter until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared dish, scatter the blackberries over the top, and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
• Bake until the cobbler is golden, set around the edges, and bubbling with juicy blackberries. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Can I Use Frozen Blackberries?

Yes, frozen blackberries work well in this cobbler. Use them straight from the freezer and do not thaw them first. If the berries are icy or clumped together, rinse them briefly under cold water, drain well, and continue with the recipe.

Frozen blackberries may release a little more juice as they bake, so the cobbler can turn out slightly more jammy. If needed, add a few extra minutes to the baking time, and bake until the center is set and the berries are bubbling

Tips for the Best Blackberry Cobbler

• Use the right-size baking dish – a 9-inch square dish, a 10-inch round dish, or a similar 2-quart baking dish works best. If the dish is too large, the cobbler will be thinner and may bake faster.
• Do not overmix the batter – stir just until the batter is smooth and combined.
• Spread the berries evenly – scatter the blackberries over the batter so every serving has plenty of juicy fruit.
• Sprinkle sugar over the top – this helps sweeten the berries and gives the top a lightly crisp, sweet finish.
• Adjust for tart berries – blackberries can vary in sweetness, so if yours are very tart, add an extra tablespoon or two of sugar.
• Bake until the center is set – the edges should be golden, the berries should be bubbling, and the center should not look like raw batter.
• Let it cool slightly before serving – the filling will thicken a bit as it cools, but the cobbler is still best served warm.

Easy Fruit Cobbler Variations

This simple cobbler batter works beautifully with other fruits, too. If you love classic fruit cobblers, try my Super Easy Peach Cobbler made with canned peaches for an easy year-round dessert.

For more berry versions, my Easy Blueberry Cobbler and Easy Strawberry Cobbler are both simple, cozy, and perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.

You can also use mixed berries, raspberries, or Easy Cherry Cobbler with this same idea, but keep in mind that juicier fruit may need a few extra minutes in the oven.

How to Store Blackberry Cobbler

Let the cobbler cool completely, then cover it tightly and store it at room temperature for up to 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To reheat, warm individual portions in the microwave, or reheat the whole dish in the oven at 300°F until heated through. Blackberry cobbler is best served warm, especially with vanilla ice cream.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Easy Cobbler Recipes

1. Super Easy Peach Cobbler
2. Easy Blueberry Cobbler
3. Easy Strawberry Cobbler
4. Apple Cobbler
5. Easy Cherry Cobbler

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