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    Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler (Easy)

    Published: Aug 30, 2021 · Modified: Feb 22, 2023 by Radwa · This post may contain affiliate links. 7 Comments

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    Old fashioned blueberry cobbler is an easy sweet dessert commonly served warm. It has a gooey fruit center, encrusted with a sweet breaded top layer. Hence, the taste is promising with its fresh ingredients, a touch of sweet, moist, and rich flavor.

    Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler

    One of the best things about blueberry cobbler is that you can serve it at any dessert time of the day. You may include it for the dessert of lunch or dinner, but you can also have it in the afternoon for a casual snack.

    Easy Blueberry cobbler will become just about your favorite dessert that is so simple to make with a delightful outcome. It has ingredients such as fresh blueberries, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; a pretty diverse mix yet would provide the best combination at the end.

    This recipe will help you prepare something so intricate but so easy actually to make. Get those fresh blueberries and essential pantry ingredients to get this all started.

    Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler

    The Origin of Cobblers

    In the pastry book written by Johnny Shepherd in 2016, he described a cobbler as a savory dessert wherein a fruit filling, typically blueberries and peach, was poured into a large baking dish covered with a batter before being baked. Many likened this food to simple pies because of the thick crust that could easily resemble a freshly cooked pie.

    Although cobblers are one of the main cuisines in the United States of America, the origin of this dish came halfway through the world. Cobblers were first created by English settlers in the British American Colonies.

    English settlers could not make the original suet puddings since there were not enough ingredients available, nor was there a lot of cooking equipment. Hence, they just coated a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked plain biscuits, scone batter, fitted together. That is how the cobbler that we know now had been invented.

    Eventually, as time goes by and word of the newly created dish resounded worldwide, people learned to make alterations. The fillings for the cobbler changed, involving different types of fruits. Nevertheless, they all taste good.

    Easy Blueberry Cobbler

    Why Does This Recipe Works?

    Cobbler is a famous dish to make, especially in the northern part of the hemisphere. Thus, there are a lot of recipes for this food on the internet. Some offer quick steps with complicated ingredients; others provide a complex set of steps with accessible ingredients.

    This recipe is different from them all because of the following reasons:

    • The ingredients are not hard to find, nor are they costly.
    • Also, the steps are quick to follow.
    • The whole dish would be done in just a short amount of time.
    • It is a perfect dessert for any time of the day.
    Easy Blueberry Cobbler

    What's in This Blueberry Cobbler Recipe?

    For the Blueberries

    • Fresh Blueberries: Some people use frozen blueberries for their cobblers, but we will opt for fresh ones in this recipe. Blueberries may look small, but they are juicy, giving more flavor to the cobbler.
    • Lemon Zest: A minimal amount of lemon zest help in enhancing and boosting flavors, so this is a must.
    • Plain Flour: Commonly used for pastries, plain flour is also required in preparing the blueberry filling for the cobbler.
    • Sugar: Use granulated sugar for this dish. When you combine sugar with the blueberries, an excess juice will come out as they bake.

    For the Batter

    • All-purpose Flour: All-purpose flour plays a vital role in making the batter for the cobbler since the batter is a mixture of flour and liquid with other ingredients.
    • Whole Milk: Whole milk is creamy and thick and would go well in preparing the mixture for the batter of the cobbler.
    • Vanilla Extract: Add a sweeter fragrance and sugary and caramelly flavor to the batter by adding drops of vanilla extract.
    • Butter: You should add butter to make the batter for the blueberry cobbler extra soft, creamy, and rich.
    • Egg: The yolks will give the batter a pale golden color. The egg will also soften the gluten strands of the flour, which will give the crust a more delicate crispness.
    • Granulated Sugar: We all know that sugar adds sweetness to food. But this time, granulated sugar will help create a more tender and softer crumb to the batter.
    • Baking Powder: Adding baking powder to the mixture for the batter will help increase the volume and lighten the cobbler's texture.
    • Cinnamon: Cinnamon is added to the mixture to add a strong, warming spice.
    Easy Blueberry Cobbler

    How to Make Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler?

    In a mixing bowl, whisk egg, sugar, milk and vanilla extract.
    Drop spoonfuls of batter.
    1. Preheat the oven to 190° C. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish with butter.
    2. Preparing the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk egg, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter together until combined. 
    3. Mix in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, whisk until incorporated. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes until preparing the blueberries.
    4. Preparing the Blueberries: Wash the blueberries and let them dry a little on a paper towel. 
    5. In a mixing bowl, combine blueberries with sugar, flour, and lemon zest. Then, spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. 
    6. Preparing the Cobbler: Drop spoonfuls of batter all over the blueberries, then bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
    Easy Blueberry Cobbler

    Top Tips!

    • Make sure to splatter the bottom of the baking dish with a few tablespoons of melted butter to keep the cobbler from sticking to the pan.
    • You may precook the blueberries to ensure a gooier filling if you like.

    Recipe Variations

    • If you prefer a thicker consistency with a tang that may enhance the baked good similar to buttermilk, substitute whole milk with yogurt.
    • For a sweeter substitute, use drops of honey instead of vanilla extract.
    Easy Blueberry Cobbler

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this delightful dessert with a pleasing vanilla ice cream, some extra fruits or whipped cream. You can also serve it with any drink of your choice, such as

    • Date Shake Recipe
    • Sahlab (Mediterranean Milk Pudding)
    • Healthy Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I store and reheat my blueberry cobbler?

    You may store the cobbler in the fridge as long as it is tightly covered for up to five days. And since cobbler is best served warm, make sure to reheat it after keeping it in the fridge. Place it within the oven with 170 degrees of heat for 20 minutes.

    How long should I let the cobbler cool before serving it?

    Let the blueberry cobbler cool down for 10 to 15 minutes after taking it out of the oven. This will let the dessert cool and allow the juices to set and thicken a little.

    Can I use frozen blueberries to make blueberry cobbler ?

    Yes. However, there would be extra liquid from the freezing process of the blueberry. But don't worry because the liquid will only add to the syrupy texture of the easy blueberry cobbler.

    melted ice cream
    Easy Blueberry Cobbler

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    Easy Blueberry Cobbler
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    Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler (Easy)

    Old fashioned blueberry cobbler is an easy sweet dessert commonly served warm. It has a gooey fruit center, encrusted with a sweet breaded top layer. It is a delicious summer dessert.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Easy Blueberry Cobbler, Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 207kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Mixing bowl
    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups fresh blueberries
    • 1 lemon zest
    • 3 tablespoon plain flour
    • ⅓ cup sugar

    For the batter

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 tablespoon butter , melted
    • 1 egg
    • ¾ cup white granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 190° C. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking dish with butter.
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk egg, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter together until combined.
    • Mix in flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, whisk until incorporated.
    • Let the batter sit for 10 minutes until preparing the blueberries.
    • Wash the blueberries and let them dry a little on a paper towel. 
    • In a mixing bowl, combine blueberries with sugar, flour, and lemon zest. Then, spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
    • Drop spoonfuls of batter all over the blueberries, then bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

    Notes

    • Make sure to splatter the bottom of the baking dish with a few tablespoons of melted butter to keep the cobbler from sticking to the pan.
    • You may precook the blueberries to ensure a gooier filling if you like.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Mandolin

      August 31, 2021 at 10:04 pm

      5 stars
      I replaced blueberry with peach and followed the same instructions. I ended up with a delicious peach cobbler.

      Reply
    2. Camila

      August 31, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      Melt in your mouth! So delicious topped with vanilla ice cream.

      Reply
    3. Hailey

      September 01, 2021 at 4:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is an excellent cobbler, and yes, the recipe works very well with peaches!

      Reply
    4. Kai J

      September 03, 2021 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is a keeper!! So delicious and super easy to make.

      Reply
    5. Penelope

      September 05, 2021 at 2:05 am

      5 stars
      This is my go-to cobbler recipe. I love it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

      Reply
    6. Paulette

      July 12, 2022 at 10:14 pm

      Recipe says 190 F? Do you mean 375 F?

      Reply
      • Radwa

        July 12, 2022 at 11:45 pm

        It is 190C.

        Reply

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