Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Blackberry cobbler is a delicious treat with juicy blackberries and crispy dough that melts in your mouth. This blackberry cobbler recipe is so easy even a beginner cook can make it. If you have blackberries and some basic kitchen supplies, you're ready to go. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat.

Why You'll Love this Blackberry Cobbler

This blackberry cobbler recipe is delicious, easy to prepare, and packed with nutrients. You can make cobbler with many different fruits, but blackberries have a distinct flavor that other fruits don't quite match up to.

Although this is not the most traditional way of making a fruit cobbler, it is one of the quickest and easier ways of doing it. It's a perfect recipe to make with your kids to get them involved in the kitchen with a fun, delicious, and easy project. 

Is this Recipe Healthy?

Blackberry cobbler is a dessert option to eat in moderation. But it is much healthier than many other desserts because of the blackberries. Blackberries are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese.

They are also loaded with antioxidants, which help protect against oxidative stress and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. Blackberries are high in a specific antioxidant polyphenol called anthocyanin. Anthocyanins are found in the deep red, blue, and purple pigments of some fruits and vegetables. Research shows that they can lower blood pressure, reduce your risk of heart disease, and protect your brain fuction.

How to Make Blackberry Cobbler

1. Preheat your oven to 392 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the blackberries in a bowl. Zest 2 teaspoons of the lemon into the bowl along with the juice of half of the lemon.
3. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Add the remaining sugar to the blackberries and mix well. Set aside.
4. Place the cold butter, reserved 2 tablespoons of sugar, salt, and flour in another bowl. Use a pastry cutter or potato masher to mix everything until it is well combined and has the texture of wet sand. If your mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk.
5. Spread the blackberries in a single layer in a baking dish.
6. Add the batter mixture in small crumbs, pressing down a bit to ensure the layer is even.
7. Cook for 30 minutes until the top layer has risen and is browned.
8. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Tips for Making the Best Blackberry Cobbler

There are a few tips you should follow when making this recipe:

• Use fresh blackberries if at all possible. The cobbler doesn't turn out quite the same if you substitute frozen berries for fresh ones.
• Avoid buying blackberries that have been cut or crushed since they tend not to work as well in recipes like this one.
• If you must use frozen blackberries, thaw them a bit before using them to prevent the extra juices from ruining the cobbler and making it soggy.
• Add some fresh lemon juice at the end of baking to give your blackberry cobbler a little bit of zing and help brighten up its flavors.
• Serve it warm out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

More Blackberry Recipes

• Blackberry Crumble Baked Oatmeal
• Blackberry BBQ Chicken Flatbread
• Blackberry Peach Kale Salad
• Blackberry Glazed Salmon

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Bottom Line

This easy blackberry cobbler recipe is packed with nutrition from the antioxidant-rich blackberries, while also being delicious. Whether you prefer to enjoy it on its own or pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, blackberry cobbler makes for a sweet and wholesome treat that you can feel good about indulging in.

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