Wild blackberries baked under a buttery golden crust
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8
1 baking dish
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Wild blackberries baked under a buttery golden crust
Juicy, tart blackberries sweetened with sugar and baked under a simple buttery batter that rises around the fruit. An old-fashioned Southern classic.
10m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
55m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
(Updated )
This blackberry cobbler uses the magical "batter on the bottom" method—pour batter in the pan, add fruit, and the batter rises up around the berries as it bakes.
Toss blackberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let sit while you prepare the batter.
Pour melted butter into a 9x13 baking dish or 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
Whisk flour, 1 cup sugar, milk, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Pour over the melted butter—do not stir.
Spoon the sugared blackberries evenly over the batter—do not stir.
Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until the batter has risen around the berries and turned golden brown. Serve warm.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving
Any berry or combination works beautifully
Add 1/2 tsp baking soda if using buttermilk
Test Kitchen Pick
Vanilla Extract
Helpful Pantry Staple
For baking and desserts, vanilla is often carrying more aroma than people expect. A better bottle gives the whole recipe a cleaner finish.
This is a small pantry move that usually makes baked goods taste more complete.
Vanilla extract is one of the easiest pantry upgrades to keep using.
Shop vanilla extract for this recipeDon't stir after adding the batter or fruit—the layers separate naturally during baking.
Wild blackberries have the best flavor, but cultivated ones from the store work well too.
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Warm in a 325°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
Per serving (30mg) · 8 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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