Low Sugar Blackberry Cobbler

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time45 min

Deep purple blackberries bake down into a thick, jammy filling, brightened with fresh lemon juice and a hint of zest so the fruit's natural sweetness really shines through. On top, a rustic biscuit-style topping gets dropped in craggy spoonfuls, baking up golden and firm while the berries bubble up through the gaps. Butter worked into the flour keeps that topping tender and short, and a splash of vanilla rounds out the flavor beautifully. Every bite is a mix of soft, saucy fruit and craggy, oven-crisped topping, best served warm with a spoon ready to catch the extra juices. It's a classic summer cobbler that fits neatly into an added sugar–free spread without losing any of its old-fashioned charm.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the filling

6 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
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½ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest

For the topping

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
½ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp turbinado sugar (optional)
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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the blackberries with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the berries are evenly coated. Pour the filling into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.

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