Southern Style Blueberry Cobbler

April 28, 2024

 

This Southern Style Blueberry Cobbler recipe is an old-fashioned dessert that is a true southern staple and family favorite. I love to hit the local farmers market in the summertime and purchase fresh juicy blueberries for this recipe! Aside from the blueberries, this recipe calls for simple ingredients which makes it the perfect easy recipe for everyone to try. Even first time bakers can throw this recipe together following a few easy steps!

 

serving of blueberry cobbler

 

Ingredients  

Wet Ingredients

  • Blueberries 
  • Butter 
  • Whole milk 
  • Vanilla Extract 

Dry Ingredients 

  • Self-rising flour 
  • Brown Sugar 
  • Ground cinnamon 

 

How To Make Southern Style Blueberry Cobbler 

 

To make this easy blueberry cobbler recipe, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and placing a stick of butter into the bottom of a 7×11 baking dish. Then place it in the oven until fully melted. 

melted butter in baking dish

 

While the butter is melting, add the blueberries to a large bowl along with ½ cup to 1 cup of white sugar. Toss until the blueberries are coated in sugar. 

sugar coated blueberries 

To make the crust add the self-rising flour, ½ cup white sugar, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract to a medium bowl and whisk it together until no lumps are present within the flour mixture. 

dough mixture

 

Once the butter is melted, remove the casserole dish from the oven and then pour the flour mixture on top of the melted butter. Then pour the blueberries on top and do not stir. Sprinkle a little bit of ground cinnamon on top and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45- 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. 

 

unbaked blueberry cobbler

 

Allow the cobbler to cool slightly and serve it while it is warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

 

FAQ 

 

Can I use all-purpose flour as a substitute for self-rising flour? 

  • Yes, if you do not use self-rising flour the dough will not rise during the baking process. HOWEVER, you can turn all-purpose flour into self-rising flour. To do so you will need to add 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of table salt and whisk it together. This measurement should be used for every 1 cup of all-purpose flour. 

 

How should I store leftover cobbler? 

  • Leftover cobbler should be stored in an airtight container and placed in the refrigerator. If you don’t have an airtight container, you can wrap the baking pan with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. All leftovers should be eaten in 2-3 days. 

 

Can I use fruit filling in place of fresh fruit? 

  • Yes. I highly recommend using fresh ingredients for best results but if you choose to use blueberry filling use a 21 ounce can as a substitute. 

 

How is this cobbler best served? 

  • It is best served while it is warm and with a big scoop of ice cream. 

 

 

If you like this recipe then check out my peach cobbler recipe! It is a very similar dessert that also pairs well with a big scoop of ice cream! Happy baking! 

 

serving of blueberry cobbler

Southern Style Blueberry Cobbler

This Southern Style Blueberry Cobbler recipe features fresh blueberries baked to perfection in sweet cinnamon sugar top crust.
Adjust Servings6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of blueberries
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick, melted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place butter into the bottom of a 7x11 baking dish and place it in the oven until fully melted. Then in a large bowl add the blueberries and ½ cup to 1 cup of white sugar. Toss until the blueberries are coated in sugar and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl add the self-rising flour, ½ cup white sugar, brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract and whisk together until no lumps are present within the flour mixture.
  • Remove the casserole dish from the oven and then pour the flour mixture on top of the melted butter. Next pour the blueberries on top and do not stir. Sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45- 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  • Allow the cobbler to slightly cool and serve while warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

You may use fresh fruit, frozen or fruit filling for this recipe. If you use frozen, I always allow them to thaw prior to baking. If you are using fruit filling use a 21 ounce can
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1 Comment

  1. Shannon Hawkins

    5 stars
    Made this recipe today. Me and my family enjoyed it so very much!!!!

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