If you’re looking for a great Springtime, old fashioned dessert, then my Gramma’s Easy Berry Cobbler is one for you. A tasty, buttery batter that gets poured over fresh seasonal berries of choice is baked to a golden brown and is ready for a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Digging into my mom’s recipe box for this one that my gramma used to make instead of her Apple Crisp, this is always one that hits the spot and is SUPER easy, too.
The usual suspects are all here. Sugar, flour, butter and fresh berries like raspberries, black berries and blue berries, too. I love the fresh varieties and of course strawberries can be used as well, just none at the moment looked as good as these berries I used.
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This isn’t a heavy dessert with a thick crust or streusel topping either.
The batter that is poured over the berries is a light one, and after scattering more berries on top I sprinkle some finishing sugar on too for a little sweet crunch appeal.
As is or with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream seals the deal for a simple, fresh and light dessert that’s great for the family, a office party or group potluck.
For other fresh fruit or ice cream ideas, try my Peanut Butter and Jelly Semifreddo, Blueberry Poundcake Waffles, No Churn Mango Ice Cream, Baked Hasselback Apples, or this No Churn Passion Fruit Ice Cream with Candied Kumquats. Enjoy!
Gramma's Easy Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups berries
- 1 lemon zest only
- 1/4 cup finishing sugar (See Note 1)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 11x7" pan with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk. Whisk to combine. Add the melted butter and vanilla and whisk until combined and a smooth batter.
- Scatter 2 cups of berries on bottom of pan and pour batter evenly over top. Sprinkle remaining cup of berries on top, zest from half the lemon and finishing sugar.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Finishing sugar is crystalized sugar that is used in baked goods as a topping. It's crunchy, but feel free to substitute sugar if you can't find it.
Brilliant recipe, I don’t use ice cream although is still a great compliment. For I am English so for me i pour on some English Vanilla Custard (Devons) it is delightful combination. I beg people to try this, all my friends say they prefer the custard.
Excellent, good tip. Thanks Craig!
So glad I found your site. You are making me a wonderful cook. I have made the berry cobbler 6 times already. I switched from the Art of Pie recipe for her crust and just use your recipe lol.
Thanks Kevin,
Teresa
Glad I could help and thanks for the kind words Teresa! 🙂
Kevin, my mom made a similar cobbler but assembled it upside down–batter first, fruit, sugar. She baked it the same way. I will have to try it your way.
How cool is that?! Love it! Thanks Patti 🙂
Your killing me Kevin!! your grammas cobbler looks beyond amazing, I love the use of all those beautiful berries, and then yeah, top it off with some ice cream to close the deal…amazing recipe
Much appreciated Albert! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. ?
This looks delicious! Summer berry cobblers, pies and crisps are my favorite.
Me too Angela, especially as easy to make as this one is! 🙂
This is my kind of dessert, Kevin! Especially with that scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!
Simple, easy and light. Fresh berries are finally here! Thanks Marissa. 🙂
I love a good cobbler, especially in the cooler months. Berries, peaches, you name it. So delicious and so easy!
Ohhh, peaches with a hint of cinnamon is my favorite. Thanks John!
Hi kevin, hate to be the dummy in the room, but is that vanilla ice cream on top or a sorbet? thanks, Barb
Actually the store didn’t have any vanilla ice cream Barb, so I tried a cake batter flavored ice cream. Super tasty!
Now, that sounds good!!
Super easy and definitely tasty. Thanks Charlie!
Family recipes are always the best! Love that this one isn’t too sweet and it’s just perfect now that the warmer weather (and beautiful fruit) is just around the corner. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Kevin!!
Exactly Dawn! The tartness of the berries and the crunchy sweet topping are a great combo. 🙂