Description
Classic blueberry cobbler showcases summer’s sweetest berries in a rustic dessert. Buttery biscuit topping and juicy fruit filling create a comforting treat you’ll savor to the last warm bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberries:
- 3 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients and Sugars:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Combine blueberries with sugar, orange juice, and lemon zest in the prepared baking dish, gently mixing to distribute ingredients evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly incorporated.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring carefully to create a cohesive batter without overmixing.
- Dollop the batter over the blueberry mixture, aiming to cover most of the fruit surface with rounded spoonfuls.
- Sprinkle turbinado sugar across the top of the batter for added texture and sweetness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit filling.
- If using frozen blueberries, expect a slightly longer baking time and be prepared to cover the top with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Allow to cool briefly before serving, optionally topping with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Select ripe, plump blueberries for the most vibrant flavor and sweetest taste in your cobbler.
- Opt for room temperature butter and egg to ensure smoother, more even mixing of the batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the topping tender and light – stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Experiment with alternative sugars like coconut sugar or maple syrup for a deeper, more complex sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg