How to Make Grandma’s Crustless Old Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler

This is one of the easiest cobblers that you will ever make. Seriously. If you’re looking for a homemade blackberry cobbler recipe that uses simple ingredients, bakes up golden brown and set, and fills your kitchen with the smell of summer, this is it.

It’s a crustless cobbler, which means we’re skipping the pie crust. No rolling, no fuss. Just a simple batter, fresh (or frozen) blackberries, and that rich buttery flavor we all love. This recipe tastes like something straight from Grandma’s kitchen because, well… it is.

I can’t wait for you to try this easy blackberry cobbler made with flour and milk recipe. It is so quick and easy to put together. Your family will love it and you will have a homemade blackberry cobbler waiting for you to devour and share with others in under an hour. 

A Delicious Dessert for Blackberry Season

This old-fashioned blackberry cobbler recipe has been in our family for years. It’s perfect during blackberry season, especially if you’ve picked some wild blackberries or grabbed a carton of fresh berries from the market. You don’t need a crust on top or bottom. Instead, the batter rises around the fruit to make a soft, cake-like layer that soaks in all that juicy goodness.

It really is one of the easiest cobbler recipes you will ever find. It doesn’t have a top crust or a bottom crust that you have to roll out like with some fruit cobblers. 

I Love This Cobbler!

I am obsessed with making this easy blackberry cobbler made with flour and milk every summer when my blackberries are in. This recipe is different than most, because I use a mixture of brown and white sugar. I created this recipe out of necessity because I was out of granulated sugar.

Out of the necessity of having to make this homemade dessert (since I was craving it) I was forced (okay, not really forced) to use my resources and brown sugar saved the day. I love my other recipe as well, but this one made the final cut. I couldn’t leave out my other favorite ways to enjoy these blackberries so I created a FREE recipe printable for all you blackberry lovers out there! 

What Does This Easy Blackberry Cobbler Made with Flour and Milk Recipe Taste Like?

Oh my goodness! It has the perfect combination of sweet and tart all in one. It tastes fresh and summery. The fresh blackberries give it the most amazing flavor. You can read more about growing your own blackberries here.

What You’ll Need (Full 9×13 Baking Dish Version)

Here’s what you need to make this easy blackberry cobbler recipe in a standard 9×13 baking dish:

• 6–8 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, just don’t thaw them)
  
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
  
• 1 cup brown sugar
  
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 sticks melted butter
  
• 2 cups milk
  

Pro tip: For a crispier edge, put the butter directly in your baking dish while the oven preheats. It will melt as the pan heats up and give you those golden, caramelized edges everyone loves.

Want a Smaller Cobbler?

You’ve got options! If you want something smaller, you can bake this in a 9×9 baking dish or an 8-inch cast iron skillet. Here’s how to adjust:

 For an 8-Inch Cast Iron Skillet:

• 2 cups fresh blackberries
  
• ¼ cup white sugar
  
• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
  
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• ¼ teaspoon salt
  
• ½ stick melted butter
  
• ½ cup milk

For a 9×9 Baking Dish:

• 3 cups fresh blackberries
  
• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
• ½ cup brown sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping)
  
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• ½ teaspoon salt
  
• 1 stick melted butter
  
• 1 cup milk

How to Make This Amazing Dessert

Here’s how to bring this delicious dessert together:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
   
    If you’re melting the butter in the baking dish, place the butter sticks in the dish now and let them melt as the oven preheats.
   
2. Grease your baking dish (unless the butter is already in there melting).
   
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
   
4. Add the milk and melted butter (if you didn’t melt it in the pan) and stir to make a smooth batter.
   
5. Pour the batter into your baking dish.
   
6. Scatter the juicy blackberries evenly across the top of the batter. Don’t stir—just let them sit right on top.
   
7. Sprinkle the extra brown sugar over the top of the berries. 
   
8. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
   
9. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The baked cobbler is very hot and needs a minute to cool before digging in. 

Serve It Up: Grandma’s Old Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler

You can serve this with a dinner of brats and veggies and top it with ice cream. 

You can serve this fruit cobbler on its own or take it over the top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whipped cream works too. My husband even drizzles caramel over his—it’s not traditional, but it’s pretty tasty. 

Try This Old Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler Recipe With Other Fresh Fruit

This base is a keeper. If you’re not working with blackberries, try using fresh diced peaches, blueberries, or even raspberries. It’s a versatile cobbler recipe that works with just about any fresh fruit you love.

There is a lot of fresh local fruit that would be delicious with this simple batter base. Check out your local grocery store for options as well. 

Why you will love this recipe!

It only takes minutes to mix up. Probably ten minutes at the most. Once you have it mixed up the oven will do the rest of the work and you can just relax, do some chores, or make the rest of your dinner while it is baking. 

How to Store Leftovers

This cobbler will keep on the counter for up to three days—just cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. If you’d rather refrigerate it, you can store it in an airtight container for up to a week.

Can I make it ahead of time?

It tastes really delicious the next day as well. However, if you want to serve it somewhat warm, then I would recommend only making it about an hour before you want to serve it. 

Time to Bake!

This grandma’s old-fashioned blackberry cobbler is one of my favorite things about July. There’s nothing like pulling this out of the oven on a hot summer day and scooping it up warm.

So go ahead. Get those tart blackberries, melt that butter, and make this easy blackberry cobbler recipe. It’s simple, comforting, and so good it might become a new tradition in your home too.

Time to be a doer and make this amazing homemade blackberry cobbler recipe. 

Tools You May Need When Learning How to Make 

Mixing bowl

9 x 13 in. baking dish (or an 8 in. cast iron skillet or an 9 x 9 baking dish– see measurements above)

Tips

Make sure to sprinkle the brown sugar on the top before you bake it.

Serve with ice cream.

You can add a few extra berries before baking if you think it looks like it could use a few more.

Another Simple Dessert You Might Like to Try

Homemade Rice Crispy Treats

Let Me Know!

I would love for you to let me know if you have made a recipe similar to this and what berries or other types of fruit you used. Let me know in the comments below. 

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