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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Homemade Blueberry Cobbler from Scratch!

    Published: Jun 8, 2022 · Modified: Oct 16, 2020 by Bowl Me Over · 21 Comments

    The whole family will love this delicious cobbler!
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    Sweet blueberries baked until bubbly with a simple crust. This easy to make from scratch homemade blueberry cobbler recipe is simply begging for a dollop of ice cream to top it off!

    Juicy blueberry cobbler in baking dish with spoon scooping up a serving.
    Easy blueberry cobbler recipe.
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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQ's
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Related recipes
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    • Great Grandma Darnell's Blueberry Cobbler
    • Recipe backstory

    Why you'll love this recipe

    ✔️ easy to make.

    ✔️ sweet and delicious.

    ✔️ that old-fashioned fresh fruit flavor can't be beat!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make this recipe, with print overlay.
    Ingredients for the old fashioned blueberry cobbler recipe.

    This recipe uses a only handful of pantry staples and fresh blueberries! For the exact ingredient amounts for the easy recipe, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

    • fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries, or two cans pie filling.
    • white sugar
    • all purpose flour
    • butter 
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • whole milk, skim milk or low-fat milk- all work!

    Since it's summertime I'm pretty sure you can't live any longer without giving this a try!

    Instructions

    Step by step instructions to make cobbler recipe.

    This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

    1. Preheat the oven.
    2. Grease and flour the baking pan.
    3. Combine blueberries, sugar and flour. Mix well, set aside.
    4. Next make the simple batter. Start by creaming together butter and sugar.
    5. Sift together remaining dry ingredients - flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix in  the milk and blend together. Spread on the bottom of the pan. 
    6. Pour the juicy berries on top of the dough. 
    7. Pour boiling water on top of the blueberries. 
    8. Place in preheated oven and bake until hot and bubbly, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy this delicious dessert!

    FAQ's

    Do you store cobbler in the fridge?

    Yes, this delicious cobbler needs to be refrigerated. Because it contains eggs, this will keep well in the refrigerator. Be sure to cover it.

    How long does cobbler last?

    Technically it should last 4-5 days refrigerated. In our home.... luckily to last three! It just gets eaten and enjoyed that quickly!

    What is the difference between a crisp and a cobbler?

    A cobbler is a deep-dish baked fruit dessert with a biscuit or pie dough topping - blueberries, blackberries, peaches - use your favorite! A crisp is similar in that it is also baked fruit with a layer topping - toppings for a crips often include oats or nuts and is streusel-like using flour, sugar and butter.

    Can I substitute other fruit?

    Yes, you can substitute your favorite fruit! Peach, blackberry, even strawberries or nectarines.

    Can I substitute frozen blueberries?

    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.

    Blueberry cobbler from scratch in dish and served in bowls topped with vanilla ice cream.
    Enjoy this from scratch, old fashioned blueberry cobbler recipe.

    Variations

    Here's one more thing. This recipe is very versatile, you can use a variety of different fruits. Don't have blueberries? Use blackberries, or cherries. Fresh or frozen (thawed) peaches will work too!

    Allow frozen berries or fruit to thaw to room temperature.

    A splash of vanilla extract (about a teaspoon) to the batter is always a yummy addition!

    Storage

    Refrigerate - allow it to come to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and store leftover cobbler in the refrigerator up to three days. But seriously..... it never lasts long!

    Freeze - this can be frozen, but I think the texture is better enjoyed fresh.

    Related recipes

    • My Grandma's recipe for Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pie - sweet and tart, this is just so yummy!
    • Mom's Chocolate Covered Cashew Recipe - rich cashews covered in dark. chocolate and peanut butter chips - YUM!
    • Peach Cobbler - you'll love this old fashioned treat!
    • Meyer Lemon Curd - sweet and delicious!
    • My favorite, Brownie Bundt Cake with strawberries and macadamia nuts, mmm!

    Serve with

    Serve this easy dessert with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream of course! That's my favorite part, YUM!

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    If you love this recipe please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! 

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    Great Grandma Darnell's Blueberry Cobbler

    The whole family will love this delicious cobbler!
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    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 9
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Recipe backstory

    An old recipe card with Grandma Darnell's handwritten cobbler recipe
    Grandma Darnell's Original Recipe for Berry Cobbler

    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? It was so great to share the gumdrop cookies recipe last week and I had a reader write in and suggest that I frame the handwritten recipe and I thought that sounded like such a great idea.

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