The Pioneer Woman’s Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
The Pioneer Women’s Blackberry Cobbler is a delightful Southern-style dessert featuring a sweet, tender biscuit-like batter topped with fresh or frozen blackberries, baked to golden perfection. This classic cobbler is simple to prepare and perfect when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
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For the Cobbler Batter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons), melted
- 1 cup sugar
For the Blackberry Topping
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for sprinkling after baking)
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If you’re using frozen blackberries, make sure they remain frozen until you add them to the batter to prevent mushiness.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of sugar with the self-rising flour, mixing well to blend the ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk and then the melted butter into the flour and sugar mixture, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Batter into Baking Dish: Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking dish well and pour the batter evenly across the bottom.
- Add Blackberries: Evenly distribute the blackberries over the batter, gently pressing them down slightly—they will sink further during baking.
- Add Sugar Topping: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of sugar evenly over the top of the berries to help caramelize the surface.
- Bake First Stage: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 50 minutes.
- Add Final Sugar and Bake: Remove the cobbler from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar evenly on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the cobbler warm, ideally accompanied by vanilla ice cream for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
- Use self-rising flour for best results; if unavailable, see notes below for a homemade substitute (combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt).
- Frozen berries must be added frozen to prevent too much liquid and a mushy texture.
- Grease the baking dish well to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- This cobbler is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven but can be reheated gently.
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