Blackberry cobbler is stuffed with luscious, juicy healthy blackberries, nestled into a moist, sweet dough. Coconut oil gives this old-time summer dessert an upgrade with healthy fat and flavor.
This is one of the BEST blackberry desserts I have ever made. Really Truly. And it’s in the oven in 10 minutes.
Blackberries bushes are extremely prolific on our property. The birds love em and spread blackberry seeds ALL over!
Consequently, we are surrounded by ACRES of blackberry bushes. We clear them out of our fields and fence lines as best we can. The rest we eat fresh off the vine. I always freeze several batches too.
This Blackberry cobbler recipe in particular is one of our favorite blackberry desserts. I make it a LOT since it’s So EASY!
The sweet moist dough is so yummy and crammed with blackberries all the way through.
Grow your own garden for the best produce like we do or buy from a reputable, local organic farm, farmers market, fruit stand or your local food co-op. This is a wonderful farm to table recipe.
I really DON’T recommend growing blackberries. They are EXTREMELY invasive. At least they are here in our temperate climate.
If you get crazy enough to plant them. Find a THORNLESS variety like this. Whacking back our thorny ole blackberry bushes is a blood sport. You won’t enjoy it.
Blackberries are among the Healthiest fruits.
My family ought to set longevity records. We eat TONS of blackberries throughout the year.
Yep, we expect to live pretty much forever.
I have quite a few blackberry recipes on this blog both sweet and savory. Blackberry are a wonderful late summer harvest. They make so many wonderful dishes.
More blackberry Recipes You May Enjoy.
Blackberries are full of fiber and have one of the highest levels of cancer fighting anti-oxidants. Follow the link above to learn more about the nutrition of blackberries.
Blackberry Cobbler is a delicious combination of a slightly sweet dough and healthy blackberries. Is it healthy?? Ummm probably not with the high carb sweet dough. But it’s good!
This blackberry cobbler is officially kid approved by my three granddaughters of various ages. One of whom will not touch fruit (is that strange or what?) in any form.
She perked right up after being lured into the first bite of this cobbler and eagerly devoured more and more! Blackberry cobbler might be her fruit breakthrough. 🙂
This cobbler makes an easy dessert to take to parties and potlucks. Everyone loves it. You will need to set the dish in a box lined with an old towel if it’s juicy to protect your car. Blackberry juices stain!
Fresh or frozen blackberries are a useful fruit in the kitchen year round. I often pull a bag of frozen blackberries out of the freezer to whip up this quick and easy recipe. It cozies up cold winter nights.
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe:
This blackberry recipe is a fast way to enjoy blackberries and use them up. This easy blackberry cobbler is ready to pop in the oven in about 10 minutes not counting blackberry picking time here. 🙂
The 9 x 13 baking dish you see pictured in this article is a DOUBLE BATCH. This recipe Makes a 9 x 9 blackberry cobbler as written.
This recipe works with both fresh and frozen blackberries. It is written for fresh. Follow the tips below for frozen berries.
TIPS For frozen berries:
- Measure the berries frozen and stir them in that way too.
- Just break apart any berry clumps.
- Watch the liquid level of your fresh or frozen berries.
- Drain any extra juice off so the recipe bakes correctly.
Using Coconut oil.
Coconut oil adds a wonderful flavor to baked goods. If you haven’t tried it in your baking I hope you do. However…
If you don’t happen to have any coconut oil on hand substitute butter or avocado oil one to one. Either will work great as a substitute.
How to Make a blackberry Cobbler:
Here is the method for making this blackberry dessert. Bake this cobbler recipe until the dough is barely browned and set.
Whisk together the flour, sugar, and other batter ingredients pour melted butter into the bottom of your 9 x 9 inch baking dish. Pour the batter over the melted butter. Pour the blackberries over the batter. Bake 60 minutes at 350 degrees F. This recipe makes this 9 x 9 pan full of cobbler. for a 9 x 13 inch pan double the recipe.
Serving Suggestions:
Top this easy dessert recipe off with homemade Whipping cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
We LOVE this cobbler with homemade French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. I make them in my cuisinart Ice Cream maker for a touch of decadence.
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Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Blackberry cobbler is stuffed with luscious, juicy healthy blackberries, nestled into a moist, sweet dough. Coconut oil gives this old-time family favorite dessert an upgrade in healthy fat and flavor. Enjoy your dessert!
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp melted coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 Cups of blackberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Prepare the blackberries by putting them in a bowl of standing water while you do the other recipe steps. Then drain them well and pick out any bits of bush, webs, or moving ickies, before putting them on the top of the cobbler.(If you're buying them pre-washed, don't immerse them in water at all.)
- For the cobbler:
- Spread melted coconut oil in the bottom of a glass 8 x 8 pan, or 9 inch pie plate.
- Mix flour, sugar, milk & vanilla; then pour the batter layer over coconut oil.No stirring.
- Add the blackberries in a layer over the batter. The “batter” will bake up around it.
- Bake for about 1 hr. Cobbler will be golden brown.
Notes
NOTE: This recipe is for a 9 x 9 pan. To make it a 13 x 9 pan please double the recipe.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
9Serving Size
1 CupAmount Per Serving Calories 233Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 2mgSodium 328mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 4gSugar 25gProtein 3g
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Adapted from menu musings
Erin P.
Made as directed. Used frozen berries and did not thaw them. Turned out better than expected! I doubled the recipe and used a 9×13 casserole dish.
Thank you for the recipe!
Diane
Hi Erin, Thanks so much for the review and sharing your successful process with us. That’s such a help to others. Have a great day!
Stephanie
I followed instructions perfectly, the batter did NOT rise over the berries
It’s a mushy mess!!!
Diane
Hi Stephanie, This is an old favorite we make all the time in summer. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you.
IDEAS:
Maybe your baking powder is old and didn’t rise enough? If so try doubling the baking powder or even upping the baking powder to a Tablespoon.
Are you using frozen thawed berries? If so they need to be drained and thawed before using in this recipe. The extra liquid from thawing frozen berries will cause the trouble you describe if they are not drained and thawed.
Hope this helps
Jacqueline
I look forward to trying this recipe soon – hopefully you & family stop using coconut oil, though!!!!!!!
Not as good as claimed – in fact….
Terrible for your cardiovascular system – butters ALWAYS better….
Unless you’re lactose intolerant. Then I suppose applesauce, it is!
Patricia
The 9×9 opposed to the 13×9 pan you indicate would call for doubling the recipe? Wouldn’t it be 1 1/2 times the recipe, not double the recipe. Your only adding 4 inches of pan space.
Kayti Lavergne
Hi Patricia, The depth of the baking dish you are using comes into play here. For my baking dishes doubling the recipe for a 9 x 13 works perfect. The Cobbler is deeper but bakes well and has no over flow. IF you have a very shallow 9 x 13 pan you may use the 1 1/2 increase in ingredients. I hope this helps. Please let us know how this turn out for you. Happy Baking.
Patty Swenson
Wondering if the salt and baking powder are added to the batter? I read the directions a few times and there is no mention of those 2 ingredients in the batter…they are listed as ingredients though. Guessing they are but wanted to make sure.
Diane
Hi Patty, Yes they are. It all goes in at the same time. Thanks for asking! Please let us know how this recipe works for you. We are eating a batch right now. So good!
Candy
Do you cook the blackberries first before adding them to dish
Diane
Hi Candy, Just add them in raw. The blackberries will thoroughly cook in the oven. Enjoy!
Jennifer
I plan on making this on the coming weekend for my youngest son’s birthday (per his request), only with gluten free flour since some of us are gluten intolerant 🙄. Can’t wait… looks and sounds so delicious!
Diane
Hi Jennifer, This is one of our favorite cobblers. I think he’ll love it. I have never used a gluten free flour in this recipe so please let us know how it turns out for you.
April
Can you substitute butter or margarine in place of the coconut oil? My coconut oil is down to scraping the sides and I would like to make this before my next trip to town.
Diane
Hi April, You can substitute butter for coconut oil. Replace the coconut oil with the exact same measurement of butter. We’d love to know how you like this cobbler. Enjoy!
Marianne
It turned put so yummy. Didn’t buble up over the berries as much as the picture but I’m obsessed. More berry picking in my future dor this recipe!
Diane
Hi Marianne, YAY! I’m so glad your flour substitution worked. It makes sense it would not be quite as puffy since your flour/flax blend is heavier than all purpose flour. It’s wonderful to hear from you and know you will make this recipe again. Thank you so much for reviewing this recipe and sharing your experience with us. Have a great day and enjoy your blackberries. We are picking more blackberries here too. Tis the season 🙂
Marianne Martinez
Its in the oven! Substituted flax and whole wheat flour for ap. We’ll see 😄
Diane
Hi Marianne, I’m so curious how your cobbler turned out with your substitutions. Please let us know. It’s always helpful to know what works in a recipe. We love this cobbler. I have made it for years. I may try your version if you have good luck with it. Thanks again for commenting for us!