This Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe is so simple and juicy, a blueberry dessert that comes together quickly and is baked to perfection. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream! It’s the ultimate summer dessert and great for any party! Optional to use fresh or frozen blueberries!

close up of blueberry cobbler with light brown doughy crust

Craving a simple summer dessert? Whip up this Easy Blueberry Cobbler in about one hour! Bake and enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

I love a summer blueberry cobbler. It reminds me of my childhood, as my mom and grandma always made every kind of “cobbler” in the summertime! This Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (easy!) is simple and you can use fresh or frozen blueberries. It’s rustic, with a delicious crust on top, and even though it can be made any time of the year, it’s perfect for using fresh summer berries. 

What makes this the best blueberry cobbler recipe?

Our classic version involves a biscuit batter that is placed on top of the berries, and one easy step of pouring boiling water over the entire 9×13 baking dish. The boiled water over the top is what makes it the best blueberry cobbler! Then it’s baked until the crust is golden and the berries are bubbling up throught the crust. You cannot skip this step!

One of our readers, Norma, recently said: “Literally the best cobbler I have ever eaten!”

9x13 pan of blueberry cobbler

This best blueberry cobbler is the recipe my grandma would make. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Delicious served warm. Even better, it’s perfect for a hot summer night with vanilla ice cream. [If you really want to serve it right, make my mom’s  Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream recipe.]

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Blueberry Cobbler – Easy Ingredients

  • Blueberry Filling: Fresh or frozen blueberries and fresh lemon juice.
  • Cobbler Biscuit Dough: Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract.
  • Topping: A touch of cornstarch (or flour) to thicken with sugar, and then hot boiling water.
blueberry cobbler with a brown crusty topping

How do you make an Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe?

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a 9×13 pan, spray with cooking spray. On the bottom, lay the blueberries and juice of 1 lemon over the berries.

Make the cobbler batter:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, milk, 1 cup sugar, salt, baking powder, flour, and vanilla. Spread the batter over the fruit using a spoon. It will be thick and you can spread it with a spatula.

Make the sugar topping:

  1. In a small bowl, add the ½ cup of sugar and 2 Tbsp cornstarch. Whisk together and then sprinkle it on top of the cobbler batter.

Last step before baking:

  1. Over the entire cobbler pour 2 cups of boiling water.
  2. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
cooked blueberry cobbler with a light brown crust with blueberries peeking through

Sandy’s Tips & Substitutions:

  • Optional to use fresh or frozen blueberries. If frozen, make sure they are drained (no excess juice).
  • The secret is the 2 cups of boiling hot water that you pour over the mixture right before baking. This makes the cobbler so moist and delicious.
  • Optional to also add 1 tsp almond extract. Try it – both vanilla and almond together is fantastic!
  • It’s also “peach” season so if you love a yummy-almond crust, then try my Peach Blueberry Cobbler!
  • Allow the cobbler to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.
  • Make the whipped cream: To make whipped cream, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla and gently mix together.
  • Storage: Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: You can freeze this cobbler after it is baked and completely cooled, but it will be a little runnier when serving it. Always serve it warm (it’s the best).
blueberry cobbler with light brown crust

Serving

The best way to serve this amazing blueberry dessert is to set it out while warm. I love to set it out with vanilla ice cream, or we make homemade vanilla ice cream. But you can also grab the easy recipe to make your own whipped cream. You can also add a touch of cinnamon to the whipped cream!

We love this in summer served with Bang Bang Chicken Skewers, a Caprese Orzo Salad, Grilled Corn Salad, and hot herb bread. The ultimate summer menu!

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Blueberry Cobbler Recipe Easy

This Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe is so simple and juicy, a blueberry dessert that comes together quickly; baked and served with ice cream.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 12

Ingredients
 

  • 5-6 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Make the crust:

Topping:

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a 9×13 pan, spray with cooking spray. On the bottom, lay the blueberries and juice of 1 lemon over the berries.

Make the batter:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, milk, 1 cup sugar, salt, baking powder, flour, and vanilla. Spread the batter over the fruit using a spoon. It will be thick and you can spread it with a spatula.

Make the topping:

  • In a small bowl, add the ½ cup of sugar and 2 Tbsp cornstarch. Whisk together and then sprinkle it on top of the cobbler batter.

Last step before baking:

  • Over the entire cobbler pour 2 cups of boiling water.
  • Bake for 1 hour. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

Notes

Make the whipped cream: To make whipped cream, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla and gently mix together.
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Calories: 286kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 224mg, Potassium: 125mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 250IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 77mg, Iron: 1mg
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Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (Easy!)