Blueberry Cobbler

I don’t let a summer go by without making my super easy Blueberry Cobbler recipe boos. You simply throw together fresh blueberries, zesty lemon juice, warm spice, and some basic pantry ingredients to create a luscious blueberry syrupy base. Then you top it off with a crisp buttery cake batter that is absolutely heavenly. Once you try my blueberry cobbler, there’s no turning back.

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Y’all fresh blueberries are necessary in the Spring and Summer. I grab em from the farmer’s market and go to town on desserts like this basic blueberry cobbler recipe. It’s so bomb y’all, not to mention beyond easy. The way sugar dissolves into berries to form a thick, syrupy filling when baked is crazy delish boos. Add a crisp, buttery topping (don’t forget the scoop of ice cream) and you’ve got the perfect dessert, ya feel me?

What is Blueberry Cobbler?

Blueberry Cobbler is a classic dessert where juicy syrupy blueberries are covered with a sweet biscuit dough or crumble topping. The blueberries bake up until bubbly and the topping bakes until golden brown. It’s super comforting and a perfectly easy dessert to make. Folks in the South love to throw up a cobbler so it’s fantastic to make when that weather starts warming up.

The Lowdown of the Best Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

Cuisine Inspiration: Southern Comfort
Primary Cooking Method: Baking
Dietary Info: Vegetarian but can be made Gluten-Free or Vegan with a few adjustments
Key Flavor: Sweet, Juicy Blueberries with a Crisp, Buttery, Tender Topping
Skill Level: Easy (No Sweat Fam!)

• Convenient Ingredient Hack: To save some time, we use a cake mix instead of making a fancy biscuit dough from scratch. It’s absolutely delish and so easy y’all!
• Beyond Simple Ingredients: You can find most of these ingredients in your pantry boos
• Mix of Textures: Ain’t nothing like biting into a simple blueberry cobbler with juicy syrupy blueberries and that irresistible buttery crumble topping.
• Prepped in Minutes: You can have this easy blueberry cobbler recipe served up in less than an hour, and the prep takes about 15-20 minutes max!

Ingredients Needed To Make This Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

• Blueberries- Look for fresh blueberries that are firm, dry, plump, and smooth-skinned with no leaves or stems. They should also be deep purple-blue to blue-black. 
• Water- A little liquid dissolves the sugar as the blueberry mixture cooks creating a syrup. 
• Light Brown & Granulated Sugar- They both work to sweeten the berries balancing the tartness. The brown sugar brings a touch of caramel vibes from the added molasses.
• All Purpose Flour- This is gonna thicken up that filling giving it a syrupy consistency.
• Lemon or Lime Juice- This adds some brightness with the addition of acidity from the citrus.
• Vanilla Extract- This is gonna give such a warm aromatic flavor.
• Kosher Salt- Salt always balances out the sweetness and amps up the overall flavor. Always throw a bit of salt into your desserts boos.
• Cinnamon & Nutmeg- Both are warm, earthy, nutty, and aromatic. They really give this simple blueberry cobbler some pizzazz.
• Yellow Cake Mix- Seriously y’all, cake mix is a game changer and time saver! No need to make a super complicated biscuit dough because this is gonna give us the same notes with less time and effort.
• Melted Butter- This gives that crisp, golden crust that is gonna provide great texture. Both salted and unsalted butter will work.
• Turbinado Sugar- I love sprinkling turbinado sugar onto just about any baked dessert. That sugary, sparkly addition is chef’s kiss!

How to Make Blueberry Cobbler

Step 1: Prep the Blueberries

1. In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, toss in the blueberries, water, both of the sugars, flour, citrus juice, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring that to a boil so we can start developing that syrupy goodness. We need to dissolve the sugars, activate that bomb flavor and start breaking down the fruit. Make sure you stir occasionally.
2. Once boiling, remove from the heat and add the blueberry mixture to a greased pan. They will keep cooking in the oven.

Step 2: Add the Topping

1. There’s no need to prepare the cake mix! Simply spread the dry mix right on those blueberries.
2. Next drizzle the melted butter, and sprinkle on the turbinado sugar to finish. Easy peasy!

Step 3: Bake, Cool, and Serve it Up!

1. Y’all will know the cobbler is ready to go when the filling is bubbling at the sides and that topping is so golden.
2. Allow the cobbler to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving! Get at it!

What to Serve with this Simple Blueberry Cobbler

• Simple Garnish: If you want to keep it simple, just add a sprinkle of powdered sugar to keep it cute.
• Classic Vibes: I love to serve mine with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of plain whipped cream.
• Blueberry Feast: Have a blueberry party serving up this blueberry cobbler with blueberry pancake cobbler, blueberry hand pies, and blueberry coffee cake.
• Southern Supper: Serve this up classic Southern style with a basket of fried chicken, some collard greens, baked mac and cheese, Southern cornbread and glasses of sweet tea. That’s good eatin!
• Weekend Brunch: Get that brunch table right with some chicken and waffles, grits and breakfast casserole. The cobbler is the perfect sweet treat here.
• Summer BBQ: When those berries are in season, this is a great treat after a cookout feast of baby back ribs, potato salad, corn fritters, and peach sweet tea.

Recipe Subtitutions

• Blueberries: While fresh is definitely the move, frozen definitely works in a pinch. You can toss them right into this recipe without thawing. However I would perhaps add a bit more flour if you see they are releasing too much liquid so the syrup thickens up.
• Warm Spices: You can experiment with using cardamom, allspice, ginger, or even ground cloves y’all. 
• Cake Mix: You can also grab a vanilla muffin mix in a pinch or if you want to go classic, add a simple drop biscuit dough on top. It will take away the time saving but still be delish!
• Citrus: Grab the orange juice or even add in a splash of apple cider vinegar to keep that acidity in the filling recipe.
• Sugar: If you are missing brown sugar or granulated sugar, you can just use one or the other. If you only have granulated, you can make your own brown sugar by adding a tablespoon of molasses to one cup of the sugar and mixing to mimic that deeper flavor.

Recipe Variations and Additions

• Gluten-Free: Swap out the cake mix for a gluten-free brand and replace the flour with a 1:1 ratio gluten-free flour. The texture might change slightly but will still be hittin.
• Vegan: Replace the butter with margarine or a vegan butter that you love. Also grab a vegan cake mix and keep the rest of the recipe the same.
• Change Up the Berries: This recipe is beyond versatile. You can swap out those blueberries for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries or a mix of all of them. Or get into peaches, sliced applies or even cherries.
• Extracts: Add in a little lemon or almond extract to punch up the flavor.
• Alcohol: Punch up that blueberry syrup with some rum, brandy or bourbon giving the grown ups a little fun.
• Nuts: For additional texture, add some chopped walnuts, almonds or pecans to the top of the cake mix. It will give some additional crunch.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Go Firm: Make sure you blueberries aren’t too soft or overripe. They need to be firm so they can hold up to the heat that softens them. If they are overripe, the filling will be too runny.
• Adjust the Sweetness: Taste your blueberries. This will let you know if you should scale back or add more sugar to the filling. If they are super tart, add more sugar.
• Spilling Over: Those juices can get a little spill happy in the oven when they start bubbling up. Add a parchment lined sheet pan on the rack below the cobbler as it bakes to catch anything.
• Let it Chill: After the blueberry cobbler bakes, make sure you let it cool for about 15 minutes so those juices in the filling can set up a bit so they won’t be so runny and soupy.

How to Store Fresh Blueberry Cobbler

• Fridge: Cover your room temperature Southern blueberry cobbler with aluminum foil on individual plates, place them back into the original baking dish, or into Tupperware containers. Place the cobbler in the fridge, where it will keep for 4-5 days. 
• Freezer: Make sure the leftover cobbler is wrapped super well with plastic wrap making sure no air gets in so you avoid freezer burn. It will last for up to 3 months if wrapped well. Thaw overnight in the fridge when you want to reheat.
• Reheating: Heat in an oven-safe dish at 250 F for about 10-15 minutes for smaller portions and 30-45 minutes for the whole thing. You can also heat back up in the microwave in 30 second intervals.

Frequently Asked Questions

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