BEST Old-Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler
Okay, this is your sign—the one you’ve been waiting for—to make blueberry cobbler for Memorial Day. Or like, a random Tuesday. Because cobbler has zero rules, and honestly? She’s a vibe year-round.
This cobbler is the cozy queen of summer desserts. She’s jammy. She’s buttery. She’s giving “I bake in a cute dish and wear sundresses” energy. And when you bring her to the cookout? Instant icon status. Let’s break it down.
First things first: pick a cute dish
This step is lowkey essential. Not because the blueberries care, but because baking in something aesthetic makes the whole thing feel ✨ romantic ✨. Bonus points if it’s vintage or pastel.
Butter up, baby
Pop your butter straight into the dish and melt it in the oven while it preheats. This does two things:
- Saves you a dish (we love that).
- Makes your house smell like golden, melty heaven.
Blueberry moment 💙
Toss your blueberries with sugar and lemon zest until they’re glossy, glowy, and living their best life. That little bit of zest? It’s like a tiny flavor explosion that keeps the sweetness from being too one-note.
🧠 Fun Fact: Blueberries are one of the only naturally blue foods in the world. (No, blue raspberry doesn’t count.) They also contain anthocyanins, the antioxidants that give them that dreamy deep color. Science is hot.
Batter up
This batter is no-fuss, no-mixer-needed magic. It’s just flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk—whisked up in under 2 minutes. Drizzle it right over the melted butter (don’t stir it, trust the process), then spoon your blueberries on top. It’ll all bake together into this wild, golden-layered magic.
✨ Pro move: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top before it goes in the oven. That crispy sweet topping? It’s chef’s kiss.
Bake, bubble, devour
Slide your cobbler into the oven and prepare for the bubbly, golden crust of your dreams. She’s humble. She’s nostalgic. She’s giving grandma-core in the best way.
Let it cool just slightly, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or two. We’re not here to judge.
Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 5-6 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Pints of Fresh Blueberries OR 4 cups blueberries: fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of one lemon
For the batter:
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 3/4 C granulated sugar
- 1/4 C Brown Sugar
- 2 t baking powder
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 3/4 cup milk
- Cinnamon + Sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and toss a few slices of butter into a 9×13 baking dish. Let it hang out in the oven while it heats up—your dish gets warm and the butter gets melty.
- Meanwhile, mix the blueberries, sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the milk and stir just until it comes together; don’t overmix it.
- Once the butter’s melted, pull the dish from the oven. Scatter the blueberries right over the butter (don’t stir!), then pour the batter over the top. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for that cozy cobbler magic.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes (honestly, mine needs closer to 55, but check on it starting at 45), or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream if you know what’s good. 💙🍦
