Classic Berry Cobbler

Cobbler is the pie's lazy but brilliant sibling. Named for its 'cobblestone' appearance, where mounds of dough dropped onto fruit look like an old street. Beneath lies hot, bubbling fruit filling; above, a tender, buttery biscuit topping. Unbeatable with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Ovenproof baking dish (ceramic or glass)
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Toss the berries with 1/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Pour into the baking dish.

Tip: Cornstarch thickens the juices so it becomes sauce, not soup.
2

For the dough: mix flour, baking powder, and remaining sugar. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then stir in milk. You'll get a sticky, thick batter.

Tip: Don't overmix! Butter chunks make the biscuit flaky.
3

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the fruit. You don't need to cover it completely; leave gaps for steam to escape.

4

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and fruit bubbles vigorously.

Tip: Bubbling indicates the cornstarch has reached the temperature needed to thicken.

Recipe FAQ

The filling is too runny.
Frozen fruit releases more juice. Use more cornstarch, or let it cool for 20 minutes after baking to allow the juices to thicken (gel).

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup Sugar (divided: 1/4 cup for fruit, 1/2 cup for dough)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 7 tbsp Cold Butter (cubed)
  • 2/3 cup Milk