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Slice of cobbler with flaky golden crust and juicy blackberry filling on a white plate

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe made with salted butter, self-rising flour, granulated sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, and fresh or frozen blackberries.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern-Inspired
Keyword: Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen blackberries

Instructions

Preheat the oven.

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prepare the baking dish.

  • Pour the melted salted butter into an 8-inch square baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Do not stir the butter with the batter.

Prepare the batter.

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and the self-rising flour. Stir until evenly mixed.

Add the milk and vanilla.

  • Add the whole milk and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir until the batter is well combined and smooth.

Add the batter to the dish.

  • Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the prepared baking dish. Do not stir.

Prepare the blackberries.

  • In a clean mixing bowl, combine the fresh or frozen blackberries with the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar. Stir gently until the berries are evenly coated.

Add the blackberries.

  • Spoon the sugared blackberries evenly over the batter. Do not stir the berries into the batter.

Bake the cobbler.

  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is soft and bubbling.

Cool slightly.

  • Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Serve.

  • Serve warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the self-rising flour with a gluten-free self-rising flour blend.
If gluten-free self-rising flour is not available, combine 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, 1 ½ tsp gluten-free baking powder, and ½ tsp salt.
Confirm that the granulated sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, salted butter, and blackberries are gluten-free.
Use certified gluten-free vanilla extract and baking powder if preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity.
Check frozen blackberries for any cross-contamination warnings or added ingredients.
Use clean mixing bowls, measuring cups, spoons, baking dish, and serving utensils to prevent cross-contamination.
Serve with certified gluten-free vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.