This scrumptious southern Blueberry Cobbler Recipe is made in two easy steps with fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries and an eight-ingredient flaky biscuit-like crust that is sprinkled lightly with sugar. The end result is the best mouthwatering perfect summer dessert. For an over-the-top taste treat, serve it with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream or fresh whipped cream.
Do you like blueberries? We are a berry-loving family, and blueberries are at the top of our list. This recipe, Lemon Blueberry Bread, Blueberry Bars, and Fresh Blueberry Cookies, are just a few of our favorites. This cobbler recipe is so quick that you can whip it up and have it in the oven in about twenty minutes. I like to serve it warm, but it is equally delicious at room temperature.
How do you make Blueberry Cobbler?
Start by preheating your oven. Then simply melt a little bit of butter in the baking dish in the oven. Next, in a medium bowl, stir together the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Pour the blueberry mixture into the bottom of the baking dish on top of the butter.
Next, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Now using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Then stir in the buttermilk just until the mixture is moistened. Drop the batter by rounded spoonfuls onto the blueberries. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and bake for about 40 minutes.
Tips for making this recipe
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- If you like nutmeg, add a couple of pinches for added flavor. Or try lemon zest for a little tang.
- Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture. I always start by cutting my chilled butter into small cubes.
- Always preheat the oven and load the cobbler on the middle rack in the center of the oven.
- Mix the dough just until moistened, as over-mixing can make it tough.
- Blueberries stain easily, so clean up spills and messes quickly.
- Save money and make your own buttermilk. Just add 1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice or white vinegar to the half cup of milk. Let sit for 5 minutes before mixing with the flour/butter mixture.
- Once cooled, cover and store on the countertop for up to 24 hours. After that period, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze cobblers and crisps first, cool them completely and then cover them with two layers of plastic wrap and then one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil if the top is browning too quickly.
Recipe Variations for Blueberry Cobbler
- Blueberry Peach Cobbler – Use 2 1/2 cups peeled sliced peaches and 2 1/2 cups blueberries.
- Blueberry Apple Cobbler – Use 2 1/2 cups peeled sliced apples and 2 1/2 cups blueberries.
- Strawberry Blueberry Cobbler – Use 2 1/2 cups sliced strawberries and 2 1/2 cups blueberries plus one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in the fruit mixture.
- Blueberry Blackberry Cobbler – Use 2 1/2 cups blueberries and 2 1/2 cups blackberries.
- Blueberry Cherry Cobbler – Use 2 1/2 cups blueberries and 2 1/2 cups pitted tart cherries.
More blueberry recipes to try
Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 9x9 inch baking dish in the oven.
- In a large bowl, stir together the blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon that into the bottom of the baking dish on top of the butter.
- Whisk together the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until the mixture is moistened. Drop the dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the blueberries. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- If you like nutmeg add a couple pinches for added flavor. Or try lemon zest for a little tang.
- Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour mixture. I always start by cutting my chilled butter into small cubes.
- Always preheat the oven and load the cobbler on the middle rack in the center of the oven.
- Mix the dough just until moistened as over-mixing can make it tough.
- Blueberries stain easily so clean up spills and messes quickly.
- Save money and make your own buttermilk. Just add 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar to the half cup of milk. Let sit for 5 minutes before mixing with flour/butter mixture.
- Once cooled cover and store on the counter top for up to 24 hours. After that period store in the fridge for up to three days.
- To freeze cobblers and crisps, first cool completely and then cover with 2 layers of plastic wrap and then 1 layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil if the top is browning too quickly.
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Nadalie
Who doesn’t love blueberries?? Thanks so much for the recipe and tips, it was so delicious and easy to make.
Samantha Donnelly
This sounds amazing and definitely something I would love. I am having to watch my sugar intake now but will be great for a special treat
karen
omg this looks soooo good, so good! Perfect for the dinner we’re hosting this coming Saturday…Thank you.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Karen! Enjoy!
Carrie Robinson
The perfect dessert to use those sweet summer blueberries in! 🙂 I just love how easy this is to make.
Elizabeth
This recipe is inspiring me to go out blueberry picking! I’d love to try the variation with strawberries. Such a perfect dessert for summer!
Neha
Love to bake with blueberries during summers and this cobbler looks just perfect with that flaky biscuit crust. I am so making this!
Justine
I swear there’s nothing better than a homemade dessert made with fresh blueberries. This was perfect and my kids loved it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Justine! So glad that they liked it!
Sara
This was such a sweet and satisfying dessert that doesn’t miss a beat! Easy, delicious and hearty; definitely, a new favorite treat!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sara! I am glad that you liked it!
Tayler Ross
I’ve made this cobbler several times and it always turns out perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you!
Sara
Enjoyed this for dessert last night and it did not disappoint! Easy and delicious; the best way to end my day, indeed!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Sara! So glad that you liked it!
Aimee
Thanks for the tip on using frozen blueberries. Easy to make and is now a family favorite!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Aimee! So glad that they liked it!
kushigalu
Blueberry cobbler looks amazingly delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Shadi
Easy and delicious, this one is a keeper. I know I’m going to make it over and over again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Shadi! so glad to hear that you liked it!
Claudia
After seeing that first photo I had to run into the kitchen and make this last night. My whole family especially the dear husband went nuts over this, didn’t make enough!! no leftovers and barely got to have a bite!
Alex
Looks Delicious!!!!.. We love anything with BlueBerries in our Home! Added this recipe to my “waiting recipe list” 😋😋😋
Claire
I would love to try this! Surely this will be added to my must-try list. Thanks!
Jacqueline
We’re a blueberry loving family too and I just love using them in desserts! Going to give your blueberry cobbler a try this weekend. It looks divine!
katerina
This is the best dessert! Everyone loved it!
Kara
I sprinkled some coarse sugar over the top before baking, and it added a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. So good warm with vanilla ice cream!
Michelle
I love that it has cinnamon in it! I will for sure eat more of this after we go blueberry picking with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream
Biana
What a perfect summer dessert! Will be a perfect dessert, served with some ice cream after a summer dinner.
Julia
Blueberry cobbler is always a hit at our house but haven’t tried it with buttermilk. Gotta give it a go!
Allyssa
This blueberry cobbler recipe is perfect! Thanks a lot for sharing this! Super loved it!
Sara Welch
I have always enjoyed cobblers but this is easily my new favorite recipe! So sweet and delicious; the best way to enjoy blueberries, indeed!
Anjali
Yumm!! I love this twist on a traditional apple cobbler! It was really fun making it this weekend with my kids and we all devoured it once it was done!
Michelle
What a delicious blueberry cobbler! It would be amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Tara
Yum! Such a delicious dessert especially with the cinnamon. I bet my family will love this.
Agnieszka
I love cobblers and crisps and can’t wait to try this one. I think I’ll use frozen berries and pretend it’s already summer. The photos are beautiful!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! That sounds like a great plan!!
Suzy
We loved it! Not overly sweet which we love and so tasty too!
Lily
I love easy dessert recipes like this, I am not much of a baker, but this turned out perfect! I served it with ice cream and it disappeared super quickly!!
Lisalia
I was looking for something to bake – and use up the frozen blueberries from my summer harvest! WOW this brings the fresh taste of summer to my mid-March day! Absolutely the best!
Terri
This looks so good. I can’t wait to make it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Terri! Enjoy!!
Pam Greer
Move over peach cobbler, this blueberry cobbler is to die for!! Love it topped with some vanilla ice cream!
Erica
This sounds delicious, perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! 😋
Mahy
This is the way a cobbled should be. Fantastic images and great recipe to follow – easy and quick!
Jacque Hastert
I know I am going to sound crazy saying this, but I have never had blueberry cobbler before! I love blueberries, so I am going to have to dive in am make this one!
Molly
Such a great way to enjoy blueberries! Made this for dessert last night and it couldn’t have been better! Exactly what I need to cure my sweet tooth!
Tara
This will be a huge hit at my house!! Such an amazing cobbler recipe!
Shelly
My family loved it!! I am not good at baking but this turned out pretty well. It was little runny for some reason but it was delicious!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Shelly! Glad that you liked it.
Beti
This is so delicious!! The perfect dessert!
katerina
My favorite summer dessert! LOVE this!! YUM!
Kerri
This is one of my favorite cobblers! I have so many blueberries to use right now! Looks like a busy baking season for me!
Erin
I know for sure this Blueberry Cobbler would be a huge hit in my house!