Last Updated on July 29, 2020 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Delicious and easy to make, this light Blueberry Cobbler is great for weeknight desserts or casual gatherings. Serve the cobbler still warm with vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer treat!
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This simple Blueberry Cobbler recipe was inspired by my friend's blog post of a Rhubarb and Raspberry Cobbler. But since I had no rhubarb or raspberries available at home, I decided to make it using fresh blueberries.
About this Blueberry Cornmeal Cobbler
This simple cobbler makes a wonderful light and fruity summer dessert. I find lemon complements blueberries nicely, so I decided to add a bit of lemon juice to the blueberry filling mixture and a bit of lemon zest to the biscuit topping. The lemony flavour in the baked cobbler was delightful and added the perfect touch.
I love adding cornmeal to the biscuit topping as it adds texture and gives it a nice little crunch. I thought the amount of biscuit was perfect to make this a light dessert but if you prefer a thicker topping, you will need to adjust the recipe. I think time and a half would be perfect, but it may be simpler to just double the ingredients for the biscuit topping.
The Blueberry Cobbler is only lightly sweetened. If your blueberries are sweet then the amount of sugar in the recipe should be enough. If you find the blueberries are a bit more on the tart side, then you may want to add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
The best way to serve this Blueberry Cobbler is still slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened freshly whipped heavy cream. Enjoy!
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If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!
Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
For the Blueberries:
- 3 cups blueberries
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar add more if blueberries are tart
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest loosely packed
For the Biscuits:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup fine cornmeal
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3 tbsp. cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest loosely packed
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. heavy cream for brushing top of biscuit
Instructions
- Position rack in centre of oven. Preheat oven to 350°F.
For the Blueberry Filling:
- Wash the blueberries, drain and add the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch, mix well and set aside.
For the Cornmeal Biscuit Topping:
- In the bowl of your food processor, add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest. Pulse a few times until mixture is combined.
- Add butter, and pulse until it resembles coarse meal.
- Pour in the cream and continue to pulse until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it together, divide the topping into several dough balls.
- Scrape blueberry filling into a 8 inch square baking dish, spread blueberries evenly in the pan.
- Top the blueberries with the biscuit dough balls, making sure to spread each ball out as to cover most of the blueberry filling.
- Brush the top of the biscuits with a bit of heavy cream.
- Bake for approx. 25 min or until the biscuit is nicely golden on top.
tastefullyaddicting says
I love cobbler! But I've never tried cornmeal in my cobbler before. I have to try this sometime!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
I hope you do, it's really delicious!
theoldfatguy says
I love all things blueberry but I have never made them into a cobbler for some reason. Thanks for the inspiration.
The Old Fat Guy
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
My pleasure! If you love all things blueberry then this cobbler is sure to please you 🙂
Sia Aristidou says
You have some beautiful photos of blueberries in this post! I'd love to try a piece of the blueberry cobbler yum!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you Sia, that's so kind of you to say!
La Cuisine d'Helene says
This look so yummy that I pinned it! You are inspiring me to try this dessert with different fruits this summer.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you Hélène! I think there are many delicious variations possible with this recipe 🙂
Julie is Hostess At Heart says
This cobbler looks delicious! I love all of our beautiful fruit right now and all of the great bakery ideas.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Julie, so do I, there are so many desserts that can be made with fresh fruit, and much more delicious when we can get the fruit locally.
Louise Crosby says
Glad to have been an inspiration, Fida! I just love cornmeal in a cobbler biscuit, and as you have reminded us, any fruit works well. This looks delicious, and the blueberries make for a very striking photograph.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you Louise! I'm looking forward to trying even more variations of this recipe.
Angie says
This looks perfect for Summer, Fida! Easy to make yet so delicious. I just went blueberry picking, so your recipe comes in handy
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
That's wonderful Angie, hope you enjoy it!
[email protected] says
It is tempting to just crank out a cobbler every day with fabulous summer fruit- right? Yours looks DELICIOUS!! I love cornmeal with fruit. I'm going to "have" to try this one! 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Oh my goodness, yes it is. I was tempted to make a cherry one today! Thanks!
nancyc says
Blueberry Cobbler is one of my favorite desserts! Yours looks wonderful!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Nancy! It's now one of my favourites too 🙂
Loretta says
Welcome to Fiesta Friday and thank you for bringing this wonderful blueberry cobbler. I love cobblers myself, they are so versatile aren't they? Your topping with the cornmeal crunch is exactly how I'd like mine too. That picture with the ice cream and mint is really tempting me to make some of my own. Thanks for bringing this dessert to the Fiesta 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks Loretta! It's my pleasure 🙂