Easy Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe
This easy mixed berry cobbler is made with frozen berries and a buttery homemade topping. The perfect nostalgic summer dessert for the 4th of July, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Berry Filling
- 6 cups frozen mixed berries do not thaw
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional
- Pinch of salt
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar optional
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch baking dish or 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and salt. Stir to coat evenly and transfer to prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of topping over the berry mixture.
- Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.