Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

Name: Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 15.25 box yellow cake mix; 6 cups blueberries (approximately 36 ounces); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1¼ cups water; 8 tablespoons butter

November 29, 2023

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This easy homemade blueberry cobbler recipe is a breeze to make and wonderful to eat!

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Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
How To Serve
Storing This Berry Cobbler Recipe
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This easy blueberry cobbler recipe is bursting with flavor and packed with juicy blueberries that are mixed with cake mix and topped with melted butter to create the perfect dessert. The filling comes out warm and bubbling every time and with only a handful of simple ingredients, it is a great option to make for last-minute guests.

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Blueberry Cobbler Ingredients

Blueberry cobbler is a delectable dessert that tantalizes the taste buds with its sweet and tart flavors.

The combination of juicy blueberries, and rich buttery crust, make for a truly mouth-watering experience.

You’ll need

1 (15.25 ounce) box of yellow cake mix
6 cups of blueberries (approximately 36 ounces)
2 tablespoons of sugar
1¼ cups of water
8 tablespoons of butter

PRO TIP:

The amount of sugar and water you use will vary on the berries themselves. Before you start, make sure you taste the berries so you add the right amount. If they’re sweet, you won’t want as much sugar. If they’re tart, you might want a little more.

Substitutions And Additions

BERRIES: You can substitute any type of juicy berries, or really most any type of frozen or fresh fruit, for a cobbler. Try raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, or peaches as great options for the fruit filling.

LEMON: Lemon and blueberries go so nicely together. Add a bit of lemon zest or lemon juice to your blueberries for a hint of tart lemon flavor in this blueberry dessert.

You could also substitute yellow cake mix with lemon cake mix for an even more citrusy flavor.

How To Make This Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

To make this cobbler, you will start with the cake mix on the bottom of your pan. Next, top it with the juicy blueberries and remaining ingredients before baking.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pour the box of yellow cake mix into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

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Don’t make the cake batter from the box directions. Just pour the dry cake mix into the pan.

STEP TWO: Sprinkle the blueberries over the top of the cake mix.

STEP THREE: Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar over the blueberries.

sugar being poured on top the blueberry cobbler

STEP FOUR: Pour 1¼ cups of water over the top of the berries and cake mix. Gently toss the berries and cake mix to allow the water to settle toward the bottom of the baking dish. You can give it a little shake if you need to.

PRO TIP:

It’s really important to pour the water over the top and then be sure everything is mixed. You want the berries and the water to settle into the pan before baking.

water poured on top of the berries and cake mix

STEP FIVE: Cut the butter into 8 pieces and spread evenly over the top of the blueberries.

butter placed onto the blueberry cobbler

STEP SIX: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.

PRO TIP:

If you prefer a crunchier top, turn the broiler on for the last minute or so to brown the cake mix top.

Blueberry cobbler baked in a baking dish

How To Serve

This classic cobbler almost begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and whipped cream on top.

Serve for a sweet dessert on a summer evening along with a cup of tea or a refreshing iced caramel macchiato.

This fresh blueberry cobbler dish is easy enough to whip up in minutes but tastes fancy enough to serve for a special occasion.

If you love cobblers, I suggest trying this blackberry cobbler or this divine peach cobbler recipe soon, too!

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Storing This Berry Cobbler Recipe

Blueberry cobbler is an easy recipe to make and even easier to store for later. Here’s how:

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store your leftover cobbler covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

IN THE FREEZER: If you’re going to freeze this blueberry cobbler with cake mix recipe, make sure it’s in an airtight freezer-safe container. It will keep for about 3 months in the freezer.

Once you’re ready to serve, it’s best to thaw in your fridge overnight. Then, pop it into the oven and bake at 350°F until everything is warm and bubbly.

If you have an abundance of fresh blueberries, you can’t go wrong with this great blueberry cobbler recipe. It produces such scrumptious, warm, comfort food.

This delicious recipe is a great way to use up all those extra berries from the blueberry bush.

Only a few simple steps and you will have a perfect summer dessert that comes out of the oven golden brown and full of fresh flavor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to reduce the amount of water if I’m using frozen blueberries?

You could probably reduce the water down to one cup if you’re using frozen berries for this fruit cobbler. If you’re using frozen berries, I would also thaw them first.

Can I use a white cake mix instead of a yellow cake mix?

This easy recipe is very flexible as to the kind of cake mix you are using. Try white cake mix or even lemon cake mix.

Can I freeze the blueberry cobbler?

This easy cobbler recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.

What is the difference between a fruit cobbler and a fruit crisp?

Cobblers use either a biscuit or cake mix along with fruit, while crisp toppings are made up of sugar, butter, oats, and cinnamon and have more of a crumbly and granular look.

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