Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

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This simple blackberry cobbler recipe came from my grandmother -- and it's oh-so-good!

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5 from 4 votes

This easy blackberry cobbler recipe comes straight from my grandmother. It’s simple to make because it uses for cake mix. Fresh blackberries really make this classic shine but frozen or canned blackberries work as well.

Make sure you try the blueberry cobbler version of this recipe or our fantastic peach cobbler as well.

Ingredients for Blackberry Cobbler

You will need:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 6 cups blackberries (4-5 cups if they are large berries)
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 cup of water

ingredient substitutions & additions

CRUST: You can use regular pie crust strips if you don’t have a yellow cake mix. It does change the taste and texture, but it is still delicious.

CANNED BERRIES: I don’t always have the luxury of fresh blackberries in my refrigerator (or totally carefree days!), but canned blackberries from the pantry make a fine substitution.

PRO TIP: Cleaning fresh blackberries is easy. Much easier than cleaning some other fresh fruits. Pour the berries into a colander. Discard any errant leaves or stems. Set the colander in the sink and run water over the berries. Leave it there to drain while you begin the recipe.

How to Make Blackberry Cobbler

STEP ONE: To make this blackberry cobbler, pull out a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and pour in a full box of a yellow cake mix. Don’t add water or eggs. Just the dry cake mix.

STEP TWO: Spread blackberries evenly over the cake mix.

STEP THREE: For sure you’ve tasted a berry or two by now. Depending on how sweet they are, sprinkle one or two tablespoons of sugar over the berries.

STEP FOUR: Evenly pour one cup of water over everything. Jiggle the baking dish a little so the water kind of soaks in and settles to the bottom of the dish. If the berries aren’t very juicy, you’ll want to add a little more water.

Pro Tip: If you’re using canned berries, reserve the water they’re packed in and use a cup of it instead of the plain water. Unless you don’t want the crust to be purple, of course.

STEP FIVE: Dot the top of the cobbler with a stick of butter cut into eight pieces.

STEP SIX: Bake at 350-degree for 35-40 minutes. A scoop of ice cream on top is optional, but hey—we’re making memories here!

This dessert will also make you remember carefree summer days when finding juicy berries felt like discovering buried treasure. There’s nothing like a bite of warm blackberry cobbler, fresh from the oven, to right the wrongs of the world.

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Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

This simple blackberry cobbler recipe came from my grandmother — and it’s oh-so-good!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 312kcal

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 6 cups blackberries 4-5 cups if they are large berries
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 cup of water

Instructions

• In the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish, pour one box of yellow cake mix.
• Spread blackberries over the top of the cake mix.
• Sprinkle on 1-2 tablespoons of sugar (depending upon how sweet they are).
• Pour 1 cup of water over top of the berries and cake mix; shake pan so water settles into the bottom. If berries aren’t very juicy, add a little more water. If they are plump, a little less.
• Cut a stick of butter into 8 pieces and spread out over the top.
• Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

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Notes

Note: The amount of sugar and water needed in this recipe can vary, depending on the berries. Before you start, taste the berries for juicy sweetness. Adjust sugar and water accordingly. Also, it is important to pour the water over the top and shake the pan. You want the berries and water to really settle into the pan!

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg

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