The Best Blueberry Cobbler

Blueberry cobbler is the perfect blueberry dessert recipe for graduation parties, summer picnics, July 4th, and more! Here’s our easy, healthy-ish, from scratch blueberry cobbler recipe.

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Blueberry season seems like it’s often overlooked. People rant and rave about strawberries or peaches, but what about blueberries?

Yet there’s so many delicious things to make with this sweet fruit! Sourdough blueberry cookies, blueberry sweet rolls, blueberry baked oatmeal, blueberry bread…the list goes on.

Whenever I want a simple dessert recipe, any kind of cobbler is a go-to. Or, a delicious apple crisp is another family favorite! Utilizing the fresh fruit that is in season is a game changer for desserts. Since strawberries are currently in, we’ve enjoyed some sourdough strawberry shortcake.

Blueberries, though, are on the horizon. One of my husbands favorite baked goods are blueberry muffins. I mean, you can’t blame him right? They’re so good! Needless to say, this blueberry cobbler will surely be a hit with him.

I love this blueberry cobbler recipe because it has all the yummy sweetness but with all natural and good-for-you ingredients! We use frozen blueberries for convenience/affordability, but I’d 100% recommend using fresh blueberries when they’re in season!

I’d serve this summer dessert for my family on any night of the week, that’s how good it is! Keep reading to learn how to make it!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll love the sweetness of this blueberry cobbler! Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that adds the perfect amount of sweetness to any dessert recipe. Additionally, the blueberries have a sweet flavor all their own that really is the star of this recipe!

Some desserts are also pretty complicated to make, but this blueberry cobbler is super easy! There’s minimal prep and hands on time involved in creating this delicious dessert as well as a relatively short baking time.

On top of that, there’s no waiting time to dive into this divine sweet treat! Our blueberry cobbler recipe is best enjoyed warm and with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Or, if you’re like my husband who just cannot eat ice cream with pie or cobbler, then you can enjoy this dessert all on its own.

Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients

Blueberry Cobbler Filling

Blueberries – This recipe uses frozen, but fresh will also work.

Maple syrup – I love using maple syrup because it’s a more natural sugar but still super sweet! If you’d rather not use maple syrup, granulated sugar or brown sugar will work just fine!

Whole wheat flour

Lemon Juice (optional) – Lemon juice can enhance the flavor of blueberries. Use the juice from 1/2 of a lemon to make the blueberry flavor pop a bit more!

Blueberry Cobbler Crumble Topping

Unsalted butter

Whole wheat flour – For the flour, you can choose to either use only whole wheat or only all purpose if you wish!

All Purpose Flour – For the flour, you can choose to either use only whole wheat or only all purpose if you wish!

Cinnamon

Vanilla

Rolled oats

Brown sugar – Using brown sugar is optional. The blueberry cobbler crumble topping isn’t overly sweet. So, if you’d like extra sweetness you can sprinkle brown sugar on top as well.

Tools You’ll Need

8 inch baking dish

2 medium mixing bowls

Mixing spoon or spatula

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

FAQs

What is the difference between blueberry crumble and blueberry cobbler?

Blueberry cobbler is traditionally topped with a biscuit dough or batter that creates a “cobbled” look at the blueberry filling peeks through. On the other hand, blueberry crumble has a crumbly butter, flour, sugar, and oat topping.

Does cobbler have crust on top or bottom?

Cobbler typically has a biscuit like crust on the top with a thick fruit filling on the bottom. This sets it apart from pie which usually has a bottom crust as well as a top crust, too.

How to tell if cobbler is done?

Cobbler is done when the topping is golden brown and slightly crispy as well as the fruit filling should be bubbly. Check the temperature with a food thermometer. It should reach 200 degrees when inserted into the center.

What goes in a blueberry cobbler?

Blueberry cobbler is made with blueberries, flour, sugar and lemon juice while the topping is made out of butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon and vanilla. Add in oats and walnuts for extra texture and flavor.

How To Make Blueberry Cobbler

First, in a large bowl mix together 4-5 cups of frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup of maple syrup as well as 3 tablespoons of whole wheat flour. Set the bowl aside while you make the cobbler topping.

For the cobbler crust, start by cutting the cold butter into cubes.

Mix the butter cubes with the whole wheat flour, cinnamon and oats. This will form a crumbly mixture. Your hands will get the job done but a fork or pastry cutter also works well.

Next, add the vanilla and maple syrup to the butter crumble.

Pour the blueberry filling into an 8×11 baking dish and even it out with a spoon.

Crumble the butter and oat cobbler topping onto the blueberry filling, spread evenly. Sprinkle brown sugar on top if you wish. Bake the blueberry cobbler at 375 for about 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the blueberry filling is bubbly.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or a glass of milk. Enjoy!

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