Description
An easy homemade mixed berry cobbler with a golden biscuit topping and a flavorful mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Ingredients
2 lbs (32 oz) mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (3 tbsp if using frozen berries)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
12 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk (or DIY with milk + lemon juice)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp raw or coarse sugar
1 tbsp buttermilk (optional, for browning)
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with softened butter.
2. In the pan, combine berries, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Stir gently.
3. Add sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to coat berries evenly.
4. In a bowl or food processor, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Whisk vanilla into buttermilk, then add to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
7. Drop dough by spoonfuls over berry filling, leaving gaps for steam to escape.
8. Brush dough with buttermilk and sprinkle with raw sugar and cinnamon.
9. Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, or until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
10. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and fresh berries, if desired.
Notes
Berries: Use a mix of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries for best flavor.
Frozen berries: Do not thaw before use. Increase cornstarch to 3 tablespoons.
Make-ahead: Avoid assembling early to prevent soggy topping.
Storage: Refrigerate cooled cobbler for up to 4 days.
Freezing: Freeze fully baked cobbler, wrapped in plastic and foil, for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven.
Reheating: Oven works best to retain topping texture. Microwave is fine for single servings but softens the biscuit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American