Description
This homemade Blueberry Cobbler is a deliciously comforting dessert featuring fresh blueberries baked under a golden, tender biscuit-like topping. With a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and buttery flavors, this classic cobbler recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for serving warm with ice cream or cream.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp corn starch
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together the fresh blueberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch until the fruit is evenly coated; this will help thicken the filling during baking.
- Assemble the Filling: Pour the blueberry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to form an even layer.
- Make the Topping: In another bowl, combine the flour, ¼ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then stir in the milk and vanilla extract to make a soft batter.
- Top the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of the batter evenly over the blueberry filling, covering as much of the surface as possible but allowing some fruit to peek through.
- Bake: Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a deeper lemon flavor, add an extra ½ teaspoon of lemon zest to the filling.
- You can substitute frozen blueberries if fresh are not available; no need to thaw before using.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic pairing.
- Use cold butter for the topping to ensure a flaky texture.
- The cobbler is best enjoyed within 1-2 days but can be refrigerated and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
