Quick and Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Quick and easy blueberry cobbler is the dessert I reach for the second blueberries go on sale! It comes together with about 10 minutes of hands on work, bakes into a buttery, cakey topping over jammy fruit, and tastes like summer in a single spoonful. If you have ever wanted a simple blueberry cobbler that does not ask you to fuss with biscuit dough or a stand mixer, this is the one.

This is the kind of homemade blueberry cobbler I make on a random Tuesday and also bring to summer cookouts, because it works for both. It is built on pantry staples, it is forgiving, and it bakes up beautifully whether you use fresh or frozen blueberries. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have the perfect easy summer dessert.

Since you are here, make sure to check out my cake mix peach cobbler recipe, this healthier blueberry crisp, this bakery-style blueberry muffins recipe, and this easy blueberry galette.

Why You Will Love This Easy Blueberry Cobbler

• It is genuinely quick and easy. The batter is a one bowl whisk job, there is no rolling, chilling, or special equipment, and it goes from bowl to oven in about 10 minutes.
• It works with fresh or frozen blueberries. No need to thaw frozen berries first, so this is a year round dessert, not just a summer one.
• It uses simple pantry staples. Blueberries, sugar, butter, flour, milk, and a little lemon zest. You very likely have all of it already.
• It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. The buttery cake topping and bubbling fruit taste like way more effort than it actually is, which is why people ask for the recipe.

What is a cobbler?

A cobbler is a baked fruit dessert with two distinct layers. A sweetened fruit mixture sits on the bottom and a biscuit or cake style batter goes on top before baking. As it bakes, the topping turns golden while the fruit underneath gets jammy and bubbly. It is fruity, buttery, and best served warm.

Ingredients You Will Need

Here is everything that goes into this blueberry dessert. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full measurements and printable instructions.

• Blueberries. Fresh or frozen both work. If you are using frozen, do not thaw them first, just add them straight to the bowl so they do not turn the batter purple.
• Granulated sugar. Some sweetens the fruit and the rest goes into the batter.
• Lemon zest. This is my secret weapon. It brightens the berries and keeps the whole thing from tasting flat or one note sweet.
• Butter. Salted or unsalted both work. It melts in the bottom of the pan and gives the edges that craveable golden crisp.
• All purpose flour.
• Cornstarch. Just a touch in the batter for an extra tender, soft topping.
• Baking powder. This is what gives the topping its rise, so make sure yours is fresh.
• Salt.
• Milk. Brings the batter together. Whole milk gives the richest result.
• Vanilla extract. Rounds everything out with a warm, bakery flavor.

How to make this homemade blueberry cobbler recipe?

This is the quick version so you can see how simple it is. The full step by step with measurements is in the recipe card below.

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Slice the butter into your 9×13 inch baking dish and pop it in the oven while it preheats so it melts.
2. In a large bowl, toss the blueberries with the sugar and lemon zest until coated.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the milk and vanilla and whisk just until a smooth batter forms.

1. Once the butter is melted, spread the blueberry mixture evenly over it, then drizzle the batter over the berries. Do not stir.
2. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling at the edges and the topping is golden brown and set in the center.
3. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes so the filling can thicken, then serve warm.

Fresh vs Frozen Blueberries

You can make this easy blueberry cobbler with fresh blueberries or frozen blueberries, and both turn out great. Fresh berries give you the cleanest color and a slightly brighter flavor in peak summer. Frozen berries are the move the rest of the year and they bake up just as jammy. The only rules are to not thaw frozen berries first, and to keep the total amount of fruit the same no matter which you use.

Variations to Try

• Make it a small batch blueberry cobbler. Halve everything and bake it in an 8×8 dish for a smaller crowd. Start checking around 20 minutes.
• Make it gluten free. Use a 1 to 1 gluten free all purpose flour blend in place of the regular flour.

How to Store Blueberry Cobbler

To store blueberry cobbler, let it cool completely, then cover the dish or transfer leftovers to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days. The topping softens a bit in the fridge, so reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or warm the whole dish in a 350F oven until heated through to bring back some of that fresh baked texture.

To make it ahead, you can bake it earlier in the day and rewarm before serving. I do not recommend mixing the batter and letting it sit, because the baking powder activates right away and you lose the rise.

To freeze blueberry cobbler, cool it completely, then wrap well or store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.

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