Blueberry Skillet Cobbler: Best served warm, this easy blueberry cobbler recipe comes together in under one hour which means you are only one hour away from warm, crumbly blueberry goodness!
Obsessed with cobbler recipes? Try this Classic Peach Cobbler, this cobbler made with a cake mix, and this Bisquick peach cobbler too! All of which are delicious, served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It uses a few ingredients: With only 7 ingredients, this recipe uses items you may have on hand.
- Super simple: You can basically just throw this easy dessert recipe together! Any skill level can make it.
- Easily customizable: This cast iron skillet blueberry cobbler recipe can easily be added to it for even more deliciousness!
Ingredients Needed
I’ve highlighted a couple of ingredients below with some relevant notes. Aside from this, the ingredients needed are pretty basic.
- Butter – I used unsalted for this recipe but you can use salted if you prefer. Just remember that you may want to reduce the amount of salt the recipe calls for if using salted butter.
- Milk – Any regular cow’s milk will do for this recipe.
- Blueberries – I used fresh berries for this recipe.
Substitutions
Sometimes substitutions are necessary because of ingredients that are unavailable or needed for dietary restrictions. Here are some suggestions that can help:
- Flour – If you are not a fan of all-purpose flour, feel free to sub in your preferred kind, like gluten-free flour, instead.
- Milk – Easily swap in your favorite dairy-free milk variety to match your dietary needs.
- Blueberries – Frozen berries work just as well for this recipe! Keep in mind that they might be a bit squishier, though. You could also use a blueberry filling for this recipe instead of fresh or frozen blueberries.
Variations
While this recipe is perfectly good as is, there are a few variations you can put into the mix to make it your own.
- Cook Method – This recipe can be made in a baking dish if you’d prefer. Follow the same instructions!
- Fruits – Feel free to add your favorite fresh fruits to this recipe to change up the fruit filling flavor.
- Nuts – Some chopped nuts would really uplevel this classic skillet blueberry cobbler.
- Lemon Juice – You can add some lemon juice to the blueberries to give them a hint of citrus flavor.
- Lemon Zest Topping – Go the extra mile and finish this dish off with a dusting of lemon zest on top.
How to Make Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler in a Skillet
This recipe is super simple; just how grandma liked it to be!
This Skillet Blueberry Cobbler is broken into 3 components:
- Making the batter + pouring it into the dish
- Tossing on the blueberries
- Baking to perfection
I suggest making this easy recipe right before you intend to serve it for the best flavor profile.
*Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions!*
Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
STEP 1. Melt butter. Place the stick of butter in an oven-safe cast-iron skillet (we use a cast iron pan), and melt over low heat on the stovetop. Remove from the burner when melted. (Image 1).
STEP 2. Mix batter. While butter is melting, mix together flour, sugar, milk, baking powder & salt in a separate medium bowl. It should end up being a roughly mixed cake-like batter. (Image 2).
Tip: You do not have to make sure the “clumps” are gone. Mix just enough that the wet ingredients are incorporated with the dry.
STEP 3. Pour into dish. Pour batter on top of the melted butter in the hot skillet. (Do not mix.) (Image 3).
STEP 4. Add blueberries. Pour blueberries on top of the batter mixture. (Do not mix.) (Image 4).
STEP 5. Bake cobbler. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is almost golden brown.
Recipe Pro Tips
- Serve warm. This cobbler recipe is best served with some vanilla ice cream after baking.
- Don’t overcook. Be careful of the time. Overcooking cobbler can lead to a really mushy fruit filling.
Recipe FAQs
A mushy cobbler can come from excess fruit juices or not allowing it to bake long enough. To fix it, try reducing the fruit juices or bake it a bit longer until the topping is crisp.
A spongey cobbler can happen when the batter is too wet or overmixed. To avoid this, ensure the batter is just mixed until combined and not too runny before pouring it over your fruit filling.
Yes, after baking, it’s a good idea to refrigerate your blueberry cobbler if you have leftovers (which will be a surprise). Refrigeration helps to keep it fresh and safe to eat for a longer period. Just cover it or transfer it to an airtight container before putting it in the fridge. Enjoy your delicious cobbler tomorrow if you must!
Cobbler is typically enjoyed warm, as the heat brings out the flavors and makes the topping crisp. However, you can also enjoy it at room temperature or even chilled if you prefer a different texture.
Yes, you can overcook cobbler, which may result in a dry or overly browned topping. To avoid this, follow the recommended baking time in your recipe, and keep an eye on it to ensure it’s just right – golden and bubbling.
What to Serve with Cast-Iron Blueberry Cobbler
Cobbler is best served with a scoop of ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
Storage
If, and only IF you have any leftover blueberry cobbler, store it in an airtight container once it has cooled down, and enjoy within 4-5 days.
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Recipe
Skillet Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter stick of butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt butter: Place stick of butter in oven-safe skillet (we use a cast iron pan), and melt over low heat on the stove top. Remove from burner when melted.
- Mix batter: While butter is melting, mix together flour, sugar, milk, baking powder & salt in a separate bowl. (You do not have to make sure the "clumps" are gone. Mix just enough that the wet ingredients are incorporated with the dry.)
- Pour in to dish: Pour batter on top of the melted butter in the baking pan. (Do not mix.)
- Add blueberries: Pour blueberries on top of batter mixture. (Do not mix.)
- Bake cobbler: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until top is almost a golden brown.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Jessica says
This recipe works perfectly with blueberries or your favorite fruit!