Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Close up shot of a skillet blueberry cobbler with three scoops of vanilla ice cream on top

5 from 1 vote

This easy blueberry cobbler is a delicious way to enjoy fresh summer berries! The cake-like batter puffs up around the fruit, giving the dish that classic "cobbled" texture on top.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword blueberry cobbler recipe, easy blueberry cobbler, old fashioned blueberry cobbler, skillet blueberry cobbler, southern blueberry cobbler

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 387kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

6 tablespoons salted butter
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, plus an additional 1 tablespoon for topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup whole buttermilk, shaken (or substitute with regular whole or 2% milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For serving: vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place butter in a 9-inch or 10-inch cast iron skillet. If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, you can use a deep-dish pie plate or a deep 9-inch square baking dish. Transfer the skillet to the oven until the butter melts. Keep a close eye on it so that the butter doesn’t burn or scorch.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups of sugar, flour, salt and baking powder. Add buttermilk and vanilla extract; stir just until combined.
Once the butter melts, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Pour the batter into the skillet. Sprinkle blueberries and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar on top.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and firm. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

This easy cobbler has a soft cake-like batter that puffs up around the fruit. If you're looking for a biscuit-topped cobbler with a saucy fruit filling, try this old-fashioned blueberry cobbler recipe or this peach blueberry cobbler.
A cast iron skillet is my preference for those great crispy edges and even heat distribution, but you can use a deep-dish pie plate or a deep 9-inch square baking dish if necessary.
If you don't have buttermilk, substitute with regular whole milk or 2% milk.
Use any berries that you like, or a combination of berries to total about 1 ½ cups. Blackberries, raspberries or diced strawberries would all be delicious additions to the cobbler.

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