This Easy Blackberry Cobbler requires zero baking skills, so if you’re not a natural baker, fear not! It’s filled with juicy blackberries and topped with a sugary, buttery cobbler crust. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
If you love berry-licious desserts as much as I do, then you’ll also get a kick out of my Raspberry Bars, Blackberry Bars, and Blueberry Cake recipes!
Summer is berry season and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a warm scoop of this Easy Blackberry Cobbler paired with vanilla ice cream. Yum!
If you’re wondering what the difference is between cobblers, crisps, and crumbles, it mostly has to do with the dough. The dough in a cobbler is usually more like biscuit dough, while crisps and crumbles use an oat or oat-less streusel. But one thing is for sure: whether you make this blackberry cobbler recipe, my Blueberry Crisp, or my Apple Crumble, you’re treating yourself to a fuss-free treat that’s deliciously sweet and comforting.
Why you’ll love this blackberry cobbler recipe
- The easiest summer dessert – Mix the 6-ingredient dough together, dump it in a pan, and sprinkle the berries and sugar on top. Bake until moist and golden, then dig into this easy blackberry dessert.
- Studded with fresh blackberries – Whether you have heaps of fresh blackberries from your local farmer’s market or harvested from the blackberry bushes in your neighborhood, the easiest way to enjoy them is in this comforting cobbler.
- Warm, cozy, and sweet – The only way to make a bowl full of cobbler better is to serve it fresh out of the oven with a scoop (or two) of ice cream!
How to make a vegan blackberry cobbler
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
Pour the melted butter into a large cast iron pan or baking dish. (Or you can simply melt the butter right in the pan.)
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together. Stir in the milk until just combined. Pour the mixture over the melted butter in the skillet/baking dish and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.
Evenly distribute the blackberries over the dough, then sprinkle the sugar on top.
Bake the cobbler until the dough is firm in the middle and golden brown around the edges. Scoop it into bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
Both fresh and frozen blackberries work well here. Do not thaw the frozen berries before adding them to the cobbler or else they’ll bleed into the dough.
Not if you don’t want to. This cobbler recipe would be just as delectable if made with fresh or frozen peaches, cherries, nectarines, blueberries, or strawberries.
Yes! Simply use a gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of regular all-purpose flour.
I wouldn’t recommend it. The cobbler is best when it’s served hot out of the oven, although the leftovers will still be good after chilling in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Serve the leftovers chilled or warm them up in the oven.
Easy Blackberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melted butter I used Earth Balance vegan butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup soy milk or other milk
- 3 cups blackberries
- 2-4 tablespoons coarse sugar optional
- whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the melted butter in a 10-inch cast iron pan, or a 9×9/3-quart baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Now stir in the milk until just combined. Pour the mixture over the melted butter in the baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
- Distribute the blackberries throughout the top; they will sink in some as it bakes.
- Sprinkle 2-4 tablespoons coarse (or regular) sugar on top of the dough and berries.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, until golden brown on the edges and there is no wet batter in the middle. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute another fruit, such as blueberries, peaches, raspberries, nectarines or another fruit you like.
- For a less rich cobbler, you can leave out the melted butter part. I would first grease the pan though so the cobbler dough doesn’t stick.
This dessert looks truly delicious!
It might be a long shot, but was wondering if fresh apples could be used instead and in which form (diced, chopped or sliced).
Would the amount of apples have to be the same as your original recipe?
Finally, would this fruit require any special preparation before baking it in the oven?
Just as it is, your recipe is surely irresistible. It’s just that I’ve always liked the combination of dough and the sweet acidity of apples, or their acid sweetness (guess it depends on one’s point of view…)
And thanks for your wonderful and inspiring site that lets us all lovers of vegan goodies enjoy cooking, and, most importantly, share all these delights with the people we love!
I think apples will work, no special preparation needed, probably just diced or sliced (peel if you like). I hope you enjoy it, and thank you!!
Made a half batch yesterday using strawberries and a bit less sugar and coconut oil instead of butter. Easy, delicious, and simple ingredients! Thanks!
You are welcome, Jenna! I’m so glad you loved the cobbler! Thanks for your wonderful review! Happy cooking to you!