Southern Fruit Cobbler

Southern berry cobbler served on a white plate with a scoop of ice cream on top.

Southern Fruit Cobbler is loaded with juicy berries and topped with a rich buttery topping. This is an easy summer dessert that will become a new family favorite everyone will go crazy for!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Southern

Keyword Berry cobbler, fruit dessert, southern dessert

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 191kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

6 cups of berries we used 3 cups blackberries and 3 cups blueberries
1 ½ cup granulated sugar plus ¼ cup, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
¼ cup of whole milk

Instructions

Wash berries and set aside (they do not have to be completely dry), and sprinkle with ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and lemon juice and set aside for 15 minutes while you prep the topping (Note: this allows the berries to create juice that will be essential to the dish).
Preheat oven to 375F degrees, lightly grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cup sugar, salt, and baking powder until fully incorporated.
Pour in the melted butter and milk and mix until fully incorporated. The dough will be lightly damp all over, with no dry crumbs.
Pour the berries and any juices into the bottom of the 9x13 pan and unevenly cover it with flatted stones of the dough mixture. (Note: keep the dough the same thickness, but the sizes of the cobblestones can differ, and will not cover all the berries).
If desired, sprinkle another tablespoon or two of sugar over the top and bake until golden brown, about 35-40 minutes. Allow it to cool slightly and enjoy.

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Notes

Mix different types of berries: Mixing different types of berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, can add depth of flavor and a beautiful array of colors to your cobbler.

Frozen berries: I prefer to use fresh fruit but you can use frozen berries, no need to thaw them first. Just be aware that frozen berries will produce a more liquid filling.

Don't overmix the batter: Be careful not to overmix the batter or the topping, as this can result in a tough or dense cobbler.

Berry cobbler is best served warm, straight out of the oven, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of my Homemade Whipped Cream on top.

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