🥧 Rustic Skillet Blackberry Cobbler: A Sweet Southern Classic 🌾✨

Posted by BMA24

This Rustic Skillet Blackberry Cobbler is the epitome of Southern comfort food! Juicy, sweet blackberries baked under a golden, buttery crust make this dessert irresistible, it’s best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 🍨

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Filling:

  • 🫐 4 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 🌾 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp salt

For the Topping:

  • 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 🥄 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 🍯 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 🥄 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
  • 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 🥛 1/2 cup milk

Optional:

  • 🧈 1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
  • 🍯 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.

2️⃣ Prepare the Filling:

  1. In the skillet, combine the blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring gently, until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

3️⃣ Make the Topping:

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the milk until just combined.

4️⃣ Assemble the Cobbler:

  • Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the blackberry filling, leaving some gaps for the berries to peek through.

5️⃣ Bake:

  • Brush the topping with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar for a golden finish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

6️⃣ Serve:

  • Let cool slightly before serving. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate treat.

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Southern Comfort: A timeless dessert that feels like a warm hug.
  • Juicy & Sweet: Bursting with fresh blackberry flavor.
  • Golden Topping: Buttery, tender, and perfectly crisp.
  • Simple & Rustic: Easy to make and packed with charm.

Indulge in the sweet, tangy, and buttery goodness of this Rustic Skillet Blackberry Cobbler—it’s a dessert you’ll want to make again and again! 🥧🫐✨