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This incredibly easy blueberry cobbler recipe takes only minutes to make, is filled with fresh, juicy blueberries, and baked to perfection. Serve with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream for the perfect summertime treat!
When blueberry season hits, I thumb through all my blueberry recipes and pull out the favorites. Sourdough blueberry muffins, blueberry cream cheese sourdough bread, blueberry honey freezer jam, and sourdough blueberry bread, to name a few great choices.
But cobbler recipes are a staple for me because they are so quick and delicious!
Why You’ll Love Blueberry Cobbler
- Easy and Fast: Like my cherry crumble, this blueberry cobbler is a quick dessert recipe for those busy summer days when you want to spend your time relaxing or outdoors instead of cooking over a hot stove.
- Use up Those Fresh Blueberries: Ripe berries on hand? Incorporate that blueberry flavor into a delicious dessert. Want more fresh berry recipes? Try my strawberry shortcake from scratch.
- Classic Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone loves an old-fashioned cobbler. Bubbly molten blubberries are baked to perfection and served up warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Try my whole wheat fruit cobbler for a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Find the full list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Fresh Blueberries: This recipe uses fresh blueberries. Juicy, ripe, and sweet — you can’t beat the flavor of in-season fruit.
- All-Purpose Flour: This pantry staple makes the base for this tender cake-like cobbler.
- Baking Powder & Salt: More pantry basics that give rise and flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Used in both the batter and topping for just the right sweetness.
- Milk & Melted Butter: Makes the batter rich and fluffy.
How To Make Blueberry Cobbler
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making this delicious cobbler.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, and salt (Photo 1). Add 1 cup of sugar, melted butter, and milk (Photo 2), stirring until smooth (Photo 3).
Step 3: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly using a spatula (Photo 4).
Step 4: Scatter the 3 cups blueberries evenly over the top of the batter (Photo 5).
Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of sugar evenly over the top of the blueberries (Photo 6).
Step 6: Slowly pour the water over the entire cobbler (Photo 7).
Step 7: Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly (Photo 8). Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
How to Store
Store leftover blueberry cobbler covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can warm individual servings in the microwave or reheat in a baking dish in the oven at a low temperature until heated through.
Tips
- Use fresh blueberries when possible for the best flavor.
- Add a pop of lemon zest flavor by adding the zest of 1 lemon to the main batter.
- Don’t stir the layers. Let the blueberries, sugar, and water sit on top of the batter—this helps create the cobbler’s signature texture.
- Serve it warm. This blueberry cobbler is best fresh out of the oven with a scoop of homemade ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Recipe FAQs
Fresh fruit works best, but yes, you can also use frozen blueberries. You don’t need to fully thaw them—just add them straight to the pan. If you’re concerned about extra liquid, you can thaw them first and drain off any excess juice. Either way, the cobbler will bake up beautifully—just a little more syrupy and saucy if the berries are extra juicy.
Yes, try cutting a half cup sugar if you prefer a less-sweet dessert. Just keep in mind that the sugar plays an important role in creating the juicy blueberry sauce as the cobbler bakes, so the texture and sweetness may be slightly different.
Whole milk works best, but 2% or even almond milk can be used if needed.
More Fruit Dessert Recipes:
- Rustic Strawberry Pie Sweetened with Honey
- Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
- Peaches and Cream Parfait
- Fruit Cobbler Recipe {Whole Wheat}
If you make this recipe and enjoy it, please leave a comment with a 5-star recipe rating and let me know! Thank you!
Blueberry Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 cup of sugar, melted butter, and milk to a large mixing bowl and mix well until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a rubber spatula.
- Drop the blueberries evenly onto the top of the batter.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of sugar evenly over the blueberries.
- Pour the water slowly over the entire cobbler.
- Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve the cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is a perfect spring and summer dessert!