This delicious blackberry cobbler recipe is made with fresh blackberries and a cobbler topping, then topped with a scrumptious brown sugar pecan crust for the best blackberry cobbler you will ever make.
Blackberry cobbler is one of my favorite desserts to make. When berries are in season and bursting with flavor, there’s nothing better than adding them to a cobbler for a sweet, delicious dessert. I used to help my grandmother and my mother make blackberry cobbler, and now I make my own. I’ve been making this particular recipe for a long time. I started changing things up a bit ago to add a little twist to my cobblers. That’s when I started adding the brown sugar pecan crust that makes this dessert so absolutely fantastic. And bonus: it’s super easy to make, too!
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
This recipe starts with juicy ripe blackberries mixed with sugar and a few other ingredients. Next, it’s topped with a cobbler batter that has all the classic taste and texture that we love in the recipe. Lastly, I add a little something extra with a brown sugar pecan crust that’s both sweet and crunchy to create a cobbler that’s loaded with a variety of both flavors and textures.
Why You’ll Love This Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
- The brown sugar pecan crust makes this the best blackberry cobbler recipe you’ll ever make.
- It’s easy to make and uses simple ingredients.
- It’s loaded with fresh blackberries and makes the perfect dessert for family gatherings, an after-dinner treat, or an addition to any potluck or backyard barbecue.
Tips
- Let your blackberry mixture sit long enough for the berries to macerate and release their juice.
- Keep your butter in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it so it’s as cold as possible for the best cobbler topping.
- Always spray your dish with nonstick spray.
Variations
- Make this with any of your favorite berries like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.
- You can use almost any of your favorite fruits for this filling, just dice them up!
What to Serve with This Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
This is so delicious with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk and topped with some whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. That’s all you need!
Recipe FAQ
Can you use other fruits in blackberry cobbler?
Absolutely. Any berries will work perfectly, and you can dice up most of your other favorite fruits to use in this recipe, as well.
Can I use frozen blackberries to make cobbler?
Yes. Mix the frozen berries with the other filling ingredients just as if they were fresh. You don’t even have to thaw them!
Can you prepare cobbler ahead of time?
You can prepare the filling ahead of time, but I don’t recommend making the batter or the brown sugar pecan topping in advance.
How do you thicken blackberry cobbler?
Adding cornstarch to the filling will thicken up the mixture.
Should you refrigerate cobbler?
Yes, you should always refrigerate your cobbler for maximum freshness and to avoid bacterial growth and a mushy topping.
Storing and Reheating This Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Store this cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, let it come to room temperature, then place it in the oven on the middle rack at 250 degrees until warmed through.
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe Ingredients
It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. Most of which are already in your pantry, and the ones that aren’t are all easily found in your local grocery store.
- Blackberries
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Lemon juice
- Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Boiling water
- Chopped pecans
How to Make This Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Making this recipe is incredibly easy. It’s all very straightforward, and you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Filling
Stir the blackberries, sugars, lemon juice, and cornstarch gently together in a large mixing bowl and let them sit for 10 minutes. Pour the berries into the baking dish.
Step 3: Make the Topping
Whisk the flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Next, cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or 2 forks until crumbly. Finally, pour in boiling water and stir until combined. Then, spoon the batter over the blackberries.
Step 4: Make the Crust
Combine all the brown sugar pecan crust ingredients in a small bowl, then spoon the mixture evenly over the cobbler.
Step 5: Bake
Bake the cobbler uncovered for 55 minutes. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
Try This Absolutely Delicious Blackberry Cobbler Recipe Today
This easy blackberry cobbler recipe combines all the flavors we love in traditional cobbler with a sweet and crunchy twist – a brown sugar pecan topping. It’s so easy to make and so delicious, you’ll find yourself making it again and again. Give it a try, and you’ll soon see what I mean. With a recipe this easy and delicious, there’s no reason not to make it all the time!
More Delicious Cobbler Recipes To Enjoy
Triple Berry Cobbler – This delicious cobbler is loaded with all the delicious summer berries and has a cake-like topping. It’s a favorite especially topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Fresh Peach Cobbler – This made from scratch fresh peach cobbler is loaded with fresh, juicy, ripe peaches and topped with a delicious cobble topping and baked until golden.
Easy Cherry Cobbler – This cobbler is packed with sweet, juicy cherries and has a cake-like cobbler topping and is baked to golden perfection. A delicious classic cherry cobbler recipe the whole family is going to enjoy.
And, here is The Best Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler, from Deliciously Seasoned, that you will enjoy too.
Blackberry Cobbler Recipe with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
Ingredients
Blackberry Filling
- 6 cups blackberries
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 ½ Tbs lemon juice
- 1 Tbs corn starch
Cobbler Topping
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 stick butter, cut into small pieces
- ⅓ cup boiling water
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and spray 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Blackberry Filling
- Rinse blackberries and place in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch over blackberries. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes while preparing the flour mixture.
- Pour blackberries into prepared baking dish.
Cobbler Topping
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking powder and salt together until combined.
- Using a pastry blender, or two forks, mix butter into flour mixture until crumbly.
- Pour boiling water into flour mixture. Stir until combined.
- Spoon topping mixture over blackberries and gently spread making sure to cover the blackberries completely.
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- In a small bowl add all the brown sugar pecan crust ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Spoon brown sugar pecan mixture evenly over cobbler topping.
- Bake for 55 minutes or until cobbler topping is golden brown and cooked thoroughly.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping and enjoy.
Notes
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Is it baking powder or baking soda in the ingredients it calls for baking powder and in the instructions it says baking soda
Hi Lee, it is baking powder. The directions have been corrected. Thank you for letting us know. :)
Looking forward to making this soon.
Hi Elisabeth, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. That brown sugar pecan crust topping is outstanding. :)