Sweet, juicy blueberries baked until bubbly beneath a simple homemade crust make this Old-Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler hard to resist. Made from scratch with pantry staples and fresh berries, it's the kind of easy dessert that practically begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
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This blueberry cobbler recipe has stood the test of time
This family recipe keeps things simple. Fresh blueberries create a sweet, jammy filling while the tender homemade crust bakes up golden around the fruit. It comes together with basic pantry ingredients, works with fresh or frozen berries, and tastes just like the kind of dessert you'd expect to find cooling on Grandma's kitchen counter.
Great Grandma Darnell's Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries washed
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter softened
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan.
- Combine the blueberries, ½ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon flour. Mix well, set aside.
- Cream together ¼ cup butter and ½ cup sugar.
- Sift together 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed butter and sugar. Add the milk and blend together. Spread in the bottom of the 8x8 inch pan.
- Pour the berry mixture on top of the dough.
- Over all, pour 1 cup boiling water.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
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Instructions
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FAQ's
Yes. Once cooled, cover the cobbler and refrigerate it. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
A cobbler has a biscuit-like or cake-style topping baked over fruit. A crisp features a crumbly topping often made with oats, flour, butter, and sugar.
You can use frozen berries. Just be sure to thaw them first and lightly drain them. You'll need four cups of fruit to make this recipe.
Yes. Bake it a day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. Warm individual servings before serving if desired.
Easy ways to change it up
This recipe works beautifully with other fruits. Try blackberries, peaches, cherries, strawberries, or nectarines in place of the blueberries. If using frozen fruit, thaw and drain it first. For extra flavor, stir a teaspoon of vanilla extract into the batter before baking.
More old-fashioned fruit desserts to try
If you enjoy homemade desserts made with fresh fruit, here are a few more family favorites! My Rhubarb Pie Recipe delivers the sweet-tart flavor rhubarb lovers crave. Peach Cobbler is loaded with juicy peaches and a golden topping.
Apple Dumplings wrap tender apples in flaky pastry for a comforting dessert that's always a hit. Give one a try the next time you're craving something sweet from the oven.
Recipe backstory
Here in Fresno we're hitting the dog days of summer with warm evening and hot, hot days!
The end of summer also means it's time to enjoy those late summer fruits like blueberries! And boy do I have a treat for you today with this old-fashioned family recipe for Homemade Blueberry Cobbler.
This is my Cousin Sadie's recipe and was passed on to her from her Great Grandma Darnell. I am so proud to share it with you today!
Wouldn't you agree that family recipes are precious?
Linda Youngs says
This blueberry cobbler was wonderful!! The boiling water surprised me but made the the dessert so moist!! My hubby said this recipe is a keeper!
Jean says
I have not made a cobbler like this before and I've made a bunch in my lifetime. Going to give it a try. We have a 4 blueberry bushes that abundantly produce.
Debra Clark says
I love picking blueberries, how fun and you're lucky to have them in your yard. Enjoy the cobbler Jean. It's one of my favorites and so easy to make. Enjoy!!!
billie says
my family loves my recipe for hot fudge pudding cake and this is very much like it, plus the fact that we grow our own blueberries, I'm sure this will be a keeper. I will have both recipes on my table tomorrow. Can't wait.
Michaela Kenkel says
I tried this over the weekend and we LOVED it! Thank you so much for another delicious recipe!
Bowl Me Over says
Yay, we love this family recipe - glad you enjoyed it too!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
Recipes passed down are the best to have!
Bowl Me Over says
I absolutely agree Nancy!
April says
I love mementos like that hand-written recipe card you have. What special memories. And old-fashioned desserts like this are always so good!
Bowl Me Over says
It's like it makes the recipe that much better, all the love!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
What a treasure that you have your grandma's original recipe cards. I so wish I had some of my grandmas recipes, but no such luck. This blueberry cobbler looks amazing!!
Bowl Me Over says
So special - thank you Renee - I hope you give this recipe a try!!!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Love that you included the images of the recipe cards. I love all the recipes I have written out on cards like that, even more so if it's been passed down. Great recipe!
Bowl Me Over says
Me too Erin - those cards just warm your heart and evoke great family memories! Thank you so much!!
Michelle Turner says
Love the Blueberry Cobbler and especially love the hand written recipe. And yes with Vanilla ice cream.
Bowl Me Over says
I know me too, right?!! The handwritten recipes are just the best! I have another one from Dan's Grandma coming out tomorrow and I am very excited about that one! 😀
Claire says
Yummy, this recipe is amazing!!!
Bowl Me Over says
Hey Claire, thanks so much!!!
Liza says
Wow! This recipe sounds so good! And I am so sad to have missed the Facebook live (it was night here in Europe!), but that Blueberry Parfait looked so good, too! I don't know which one to try first! Maybe I'll just make them both! Too good! 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks so much Liza! I know you'd love that parfait - it's definitely channeling your blog - beautiful healthy sweet! 😀 Enjoy your holiday away!!!
Lois says
This is a great Blog and this recipe looks so good! I follow it regularly
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you so much Lois - I so appreciate all of your support!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love old hand written recipes like this! So special and always tasty!
Bowl Me Over says
I know, doesn't it make it more special? Thanks so much Angie!!