Description
A nostalgic and comforting Southern dessert featuring juicy blueberries under a golden biscuit-like crust—perfect for summer memories or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (rinsed & dried)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 tbsp for topping)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp lemon zest
3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla bean (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, toss blueberries with sugar, lemon juice, zest, and flour. Pour into dish.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Stir in milk and vanilla to form soft dough.
6. Drop tablespoons of dough over berries, leaving gaps.
7. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sugar on top.
8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
9. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg add warmth.
Try variations with mixed berries and almond flour.
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: blueberry cobbler, summer dessert, easy cobbler, Southern recipes