Super juicy and fresh berries bursting with flavor and a buttery and slightly sweet biscuit topping are what make this southern style berry cobbler one of the best desserts you’ll ever make. Even better? It’s super easy to make and almost foolproof.
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There are some recipes that I just can’t seem to get enough of, cobblers are one of them. I mean they are so versatile, so easy to make, so incredibly delicious and who doesn't love a good cobbler? They are a total crowd favorite!
I have tried a lot of different cobbler recipes, and while I love them all, I can say that this Southern-style Berry Cobbler is the best one for sure.
Common Questions about Berry Cobblers
What’s the difference between a cobbler and a crumble?
This is one of the most common questions and one I used to have before entering this cobbler world. While cobblers, crumbles and crisps are all under the same dessert family they are all not the same. The main difference is the style of the topping.
- Cobblers: Have a biscuit topping
- Crisps: Have a oat streusel like topping
- Crumbles: Have a crumb topping (made without oats)
So the secret for an amazing cobbler? A delicious biscuit topping!
What berries are better for cobbler?
The great thing about cobblers is that you can use any fruit you like or you have on hand. They are delicious with peaches, apples, pears and even plums.
However, berry cobblers are my total favorite! They are juicy and zesty and slightly tart and pair perfectly well with a big ball of ice cream on top.
I love to use a combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and some blackberries. I love what flavor each one of those berries brings to the table.
Feel free to use either frozen or fresh fruits, the result is going to be just the same.
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- Personal Sized Peach Cobbler
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Southern Style Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
For the cobbler filling
- 6 cups berries
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
For the biscuit topping
- 1 ½ cups white flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup buttermilk cold + more for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a baking pan and set aside.
- In a bowl combine the berries with sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Add the cornstarch and stir to incorporate. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl prepare the biscuits. Whisk together the flour with the baking powder, sugar, and salt. Work in the butter until it resembles coarse sand.
- Pour the buttermilk, and working quickly, mix it until the dough barely holds together.
- Transfer the filling to the prepared baking pan and top with chunks of biscuit dough. Brush the biscuits with buttermilk and take them to the oven. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
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