Texas-Style Blueberry Cobbler
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4.9
Texas-Style Blueberry Cobbler
Description
This cobbler begins with melting butter in a baking dish and creating a batter from flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and milk. Fresh blueberries are mixed with sugar and lemon zest before dolloping over the batter. The assembly is baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden and crisp on the edges, typically 42 to 48 minutes.
The texture contrasts between a soft, creamy batter and slightly crunchy topping with the juicy burst of blueberries. Lemon zest adds brightness to the rich berry sweetness. The use of whole milk or buttermilk enriches the batter and enhances the crumb.
Traditionally served warm, the cobbler pairs well with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream, offering a comforting dessert suitable after family dinners or seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons butter 1 1/2 sticks, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar plus more to sprinkle on top
- 3 cups blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon grated, zest
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place 4 Tablespoons Butter in 9 x 13 baking dish. Place in oven and let butter melt, watching carefully.
- In a medium-size bowl, stir together blueberries, 1/4 cup of sugar and lemon zest. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, remaining 1 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining 8 Tablespoons of butter. Whisk in melted butter (let cool for several minutes before adding) and milk. Stir until smooth.
- Remove baking dish from oven and pour batter into the pan.
- Dollop blueberry mixture evenly over batter. Generously sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake until golden brown and edges are crisp -- about 42-48 minutes.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 431 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 431kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 345mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 575IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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