This Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler starts with a from-scratch blueberry pie filling that’s blanketed by a soft cake-like topping, made with Bisquick. Â It is a classic dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for a get together with family and friends!
Uncle Mike’s Blueberry Cobbler
Back in the day, we enjoyed fruit when it was in season and one of our favorite seasons was blueberry season!
Stacey’s Uncle Mike had a lot of blueberry bushes in Georgia and each summer he canned the blueberries and made blueberry pie filling to use later. We all looked forward to his generous gifts of blueberries to each family.
One of our favorite ways to eat Mike’s blueberries was in his blueberry cobbler. This recipe has been used in our family for at least 30 years! Most family gatherings would have at least once batch of this delicious cobbler.
During our summer beach vacations, we would make this blueberry cobbler multiple times, sometimes every day. That may sound like a lot, but our family was BIG—as in about 20 of us. This recipe did triple duty as dessert, snacks, and breakfast.
There are lots of ways to prepare blueberry cobbler, but this is the best recipe I’ve ever tasted! Something about the way those fresh blueberries come together with the soft cake-like topping is just irresistible!
Another plus is how easy this dish is to prepare! It’s all from scratch, but you can bake up this sweet treat in about an hour and it is enough for an entire family!
This old-fashioned blueberry cobbler is one of those comfort foods that should be in any baker’s recipe box. This recipe, which starts with Bisquick, is both easy and delicious. Let’s get started!
Related: Try our Bisquick Blackberry Cobbler Recipe too!
What is a Cobbler?
A cobbler is similar to a pie in that there is a filling layer and a crust layer. However, unlike a pie where the pie crust is cooked first, in a cobbler the filling and the crust bake together at the same time. Berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries to name a few), peaches, and even chocolate are popular cobbler ingredients, but for our family it’s always been about blueberries!
Cobbler toppings can consist of different ingredients and textures: cake style, crumble, or even biscuits! Our blueberry cobbler is made the old-fashioned way, with a batter topping that bakes to a delicious golden brown.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Pie Filling
- 5 – 6 cups of blueberries
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cup water
- 3 Tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoons of lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg
Bisquick Blueberry Cobbler Topping
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2/3 Cup self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup Bisquick pancake mix
- 2/3 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash of cinnamon
Kitchen Supplies Used
- 9×13″ baking dish
- Large saucepan or Dutch oven pot
- Large mixing bowl
What is the Difference between Self-Rising and All-Purpose Flour?
You might have noticed that self-rising flour is listed on the ingredients list and may be wondering if you can substitute with all purpose.
Self-rising flour is basically all-purpose flour with a couple key additions: baking powder and salt. This creates an especially fluffy and tender result that is perfect for certain baked goods, pancakes, etc. (which is why it’s perfect for this recipe).
To substitute all purpose flour for self rising use this simple trick:
- 1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
First, you’ll prepare the homemade blueberry pie filling. Then we will make the cake style cobbler topping and put it all together.
To Make the Blueberry Pie Filling:
- Add blueberries to a saucepan or large pot.
- Add remaining blueberry pie filling ingredients on top of the blueberries and stir together.
- Gently bring the heat up to a simmer. Cook for about five minutes stirring gently until the sauce thickens.
- Use immediately or store in glass jar in refrigerator until ready to use.
How to Make Blueberry Cobbler:
- Pour 1 quart of blueberry pie filling into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Mix together cobbler topping ingredients in a large bowl.
- Using a large spoon, drop big dollops of dough on top of the blueberry filling. You don’t have to cover all the blueberries, just try and drop the dough around evenly as pictured.
- Bake for 45 – 60 minutes until the topping is browned and the filling is bubbling. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Use Canned Pie Filling?
When it comes to blueberries, fresh is best! I do recommend making your own blueberry pie filling instead of buying it canned. Of course, you can use canned in a pinch. But these days blueberries are usually pretty easy to find in the store. You could also use frozen blueberries if that’s what you have on hand.
Can This Recipe Be Made Gluten Free?
Sure! In fact, I’ve done this before by making my own copycat Bisquick and gluten free self-rising flour. Because I didn’t have any pre-made, I simply used recipes I found online to make a flour mixture using ingredients I already had on hand. I thought the taste turned out great!
However, if you don’t want to try experimenting, my son-in-law created this delicious gluten free blueberry cobbler recipe!
What to Serve with Blueberry Cobbler?
This cobbler is delicious enough to stand all on its own! However, for a special treat, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Does Fresh Fruit Cobbler Need to be Refrigerated?
Yes, homemade cobbler should be kept refrigerated. Not only is this safer, but it also helps preserve the quality of the dish. When you leave a cobbler out for too long at room temperature, the fruit dries out and the topping gets mushy.
I usually keep the cobbler in the same pan in which I baked it, and then I cover it with plastic wrap. This keeps it from drying out too quickly.
Homemade blueberry cobbler, when kept in the fridge, can last up to 3-4 days.
More Blueberry Recipes To Try
Old-Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (Printable Copy)
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Easy Blueberry Cobbler (Made with Bisquick)
Equipment
- Saucepan for blueberry filling
- Mixing bowl for batter
- Oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
Blueberry Filling
- 5-6 cups blueberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 TB cornstarch
- 1 TB lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Cobbler Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup self-rising flour
- 1/3 cup Bisquick pancake mix
- 2/3 cup butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- cinnamon just a dash
Instructions
Blueberry Pie Filling
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for about five minutes stirring gently until the sauce thickens.
- Use immediately or store in glass jar in refrigerator until ready to use.
To Make the Cobbler
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add about a quart of blueberry filling to an oblong baking dish.
- Mix all the topping ingredients by hand in a medium bowl.
- Using a large spoon drop spoonful’s of dough on top of blueberry filling. You don’t have to cover all the blueberries, just try and drop the dough around evenly as pictured.
- Bake for 45 – 60 minutes at 350°F until the topping is browned and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
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I’m not much of a baker, but I LOVE blueberry cobbler! I order one whenever a restaurant offers it on the menu. And I’ve wanted to try and make an authentic, Southern Blueberry Cobbler for a while now. It was so much easier then I thought it would be and this hands down beats any others I’ve tried. Thanks so much for sharing this!!
Thanks for trying the easy blueberry cobbler and sharing your experience. This was a big summertime favorite of our family! Sara