Easy Mixed Berry Cobbler
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A quick and easy mixed berry cobbler with fresh strawberries and raspberries! This dessert is so simple to throw together and topped with ice-cream it’s out of this world. You don’t even need to break out your mixer for this homey classic.
So growing up on a farm, meant we had lots of wonderful fresh veggies in the summer, potatoes that I dug up myself, and of course enough chores to go around for everyone. But believe it or not, freshly baked goods from scratch weren’t really a thing in my family. I grew up on Bisquick.
Who can relate? Bisquick pancakes. Bisquick biscuits. Bisquick batter poured over a chicken pot pie for a quick and easy dinner. You name it, we probably found a way to work some Bisquick mix into it. That was the way. Time for chores. Had to make it. Time for baking? Not so much.
So maybe it comes as a surprise then that I have such a passion for baking. But somewhere along the way I fell in love with it. So even though Bisquick was the thing in my family, I knew when I wanted to make a cobbler from scratch the last thing I wanted was that big box of yellow mix but I did want it to be just as easy.
So when the new issue from Bake From Scratch came out with an easy berry cobbler for summer I knew I wanted to find a way to make it my own. So to make this recipe even easier I decided one bowl it was.
What’s the difference between a crisp and a cobbler?
Crisps and cobblers might sound like they are similar. I mean fruit. Topping. Baked yummy jammy goodness. But they really are different.
A crisp, like my caramel apple crisp, has a simple oatmeal topping baked over the apples. A cobbler has a biscuit like batter that the fruit is either baked around, or dolloped on top like a biscuit.
Cobblers are easy peasy. You’ll love them.
Because when it comes to simple from scratch recipes, nothing could get simpler than throwing together a cobbler. Basically a sweet biscuit dough, a cobbler is the perfect dessert to make for any last minute get together over the summer. And when you can quick whip it up on in one bowl, what’s not to love? You’ll put down that yellow box immediately with this easy mixed berry cobbler.
There’s something about the word cobbler, that means no fancy schmancy desserts. No complicated steps. No fussy ingredients. Just wholesome, simple, and quick.
Ingredients for this berry cobbler
- Berries – I used raspberries and strawberries, but really any combination of berries would work.
- Sugar – Of course the cobbler needs a little sugar. The berries are sweet, but a little extra sugar goes a long way.
- Lemon juice – I love bringing in a little bright citrus note to the recipe. You can also try using orange or lime juice.
- Flour – All purpose flour is just perfect for the cobbler dough.
- Milk – I used whole milk, but you can really use any type of milk in this recipe.
- Cornmeal – The addition of cornmeal gives a little bit of texture to this cobbler that I just love.
- Cinnamon – The cinnamon gives it a bit of warmth that plays nicely with the berries.
- Salt– I always believe in a bit of salt in every dessert to help balance the sweetness.
- Butter – Melted butter makes this cobbler come together quickly and gives great flavor. Make sure to use unsalted butter. Salted butter varies by brand as to how much salt is added so it’s best if you control the amount of salt you add.
How to make this easy mixed berry cobbler
Make the fruit filling. To start this cobbler, you want to start by making the fruit filling. I used a 1/2 pound each of strawberries and raspberries. You want to combine the fruit with sugar and lemon juice and let them sit for about 10 minutes so a syrup forms. Basically let them sit and get all happy. But hey you can use any combination of berries you want. Maybe use blueberries instead. How about some blackberries that would be great too.
Make cobbler dough. In another bowl, you want to combine the cobbler dough. Stir together the flour, milk, corn meal, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. As always, be careful and make sure to measure your flour correctly. You can just use a whisk for this part. Absolutely no need to bust out the big old stand mixer. Then simply stir in the melted butter. That’s it! Then just pour this into your ungreased 8×8 square baking pan.
Assemble the cobbler. You want to spoon the fruit on top of the dough quickly. If the batter cools too much, the fruit won’t sink well.
Bake, baby, bake! This berry cobbler bakes for about 35-45 minutes. If you notice the top is browning too much, cover the top loosely with foil .
Serve and enjoy. Hot, warm, or cold – homemade cobbler is delicious at any temperature!
Recipe Tips
- Measure your flour correctly. Measuring your flour is super important. I can’t stress this enough in baking. Overmeasuring will always yield less than desirable results. So be sure to spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off. Be sure to not pack it down in which can result in too much in the cup. Of course, for best accuracy, I always recommend using a kitchen scale.
- Customize away. I used raspberries and strawberries but you can use any berries really for this cobbler.
- Fresh or frozen. Doesn’t matter what you use for those berries. Just don’t thaw if you use frozen.
Recipe FAQ’s
I used fresh berries, but if you use frozen, do not thaw them first which can make the filling too liquidy.
And if it’s winter time and this recipe is calling your name frozen is actually best. Berries, when frozen, are picked at their peak of ripeness, so they will be better than the fresh ones in the store. And possibly cheaper!
I use raspberries and strawberries, but you can use just about any heart fruit you like for this recipe. Try blackberries, blueberries – or even cherries or sliced peaches!
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of your warm cobbler for the perfect summer dessert.
For this mixed berry cobbler, I used this 8×8 pan and this whisk.
This cobbler is super simple to throw together. You are going to love it. I just know it. No Bisquick needed here friends.
More Recipes to Try
If you’re craving more easy fruit desserts this summer be sure to try my cherry dump cake recipe. Made with 4 simple ingredients and a couple shortcuts make this a perfect last minute dessert.
If you want an impressive berry dessert try my berry Chantilly cake! It’s better than Whole Foods!
And for more berry recipes, check out my 15+ summer berry recipes roundup post!
Strawberry Raspberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound sliced strawberries
- 1/2 pound fresh raspberries
- 3/4 cup (149 g) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup (120 g) all purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 mL) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (78 g) yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113 g) unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together strawberries, raspberries, sugar and lemon juice. Let stand until a fruit syrup forms, about 10 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, milk, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until well combined. Pour into an ungreased 8×8 square baking pan, smoothing top.
- Spoon the fruit mixture over the batter quickly. Make sure to pour the fruit mixture over the batter quickly . If the batter cools too much, the fruit won’t sink as well.
- Bake until golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Cover loosely with foil halfway through baking if the top if getting too brown. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Measure your flour correctly. Measuring your flour is super important. I can’t stress this enough in baking. Overmeasuring will always yield less than desirable results. So be sure to spoon the flour into your measuring cup and level it off. Be sure to not pack it down in which can result in too much in the cup. Of course, for best accuracy, I always recommend using a kitchen scale.
- Customize away. I used raspberries and strawberries but you can use any berries really for this cobbler.
- Fresh or frozen. Doesn’t matter what you use for those berries. Just don’t thaw if you use frozen.
Very tasty. Cake is not sweet, but the lovely fruit mixed in makes for a great combination of flavors.
Thank you! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the combination of flavors. Your feedback is much appreciated!
The recipe says pour fruit on quickly before the batter cools too much. But the batter hasn’t been baked yet…so isn’t warm (?) Can you clarify? Also, no sugar at all in the cobbler batter, just the fruit? Thank you!
Hi Anne! Meaning pour the fruit right on top of the batter right away. The batter uses melted butter so you want it to still be warm or if it cools too much and you wait to put the fruit on then the fruit may sink too much. Hope that helps 🙂
Thank you! No sugar in batter?
Hi Anne, there’s only sugar mixed in with the berries. But if you wanted to add a little you could try adding 1-2 Tbs. to the batter.
Can I use margarine instead of butter
Yes margarine should be fine!
Would Gluten free flour work in this recipe….the one to one allpurpose type?
I think it would work just fine with 1:1 swap of GF flour 🙂
This is delicious! I used it for my cooked fruit lab in my food and nutrition class, and I got a B :). TBH, my teacher is a tough grader.
Haha that is so funny and fantastic, Micheala! 😀 Thanks for your comment and the smile!
This cobbler is fantastic!! It is the perfect texture with the perfect blend of sweetness and tart. LOVE it!
Thank you Katie! I’m so glad you loved it!
I’m so glad I picked up the berries ahead of seeing this post. I needed a great dessert for unexpected company and this one was a hit. I had a some homemade ice cream I scooped on top and everyone went nuts over the taste. The aroma was wonderful – no need for smell good candles when this dessert is baking. This recipe is a keeper.
Glad everyone loved it! And yes no candles needed 🙂
A good cobbler is always welcoming. This was so good and fits my family’s palate too.
aw so glad to hear that Gunjan!
Fantastic recipe! I love cobbler, but with berries, it’s even better! Makes the perfect dessert with vanilla ice-cream! Looking forward to making this again!
Thanks Farrukh! I’m glad you loved it!
What a delicious way to use up berries! Strawberry raspberry is such an amazing combination! In love with this! Thank you!
aw thanks Natalie!
This strawberry raspberry cobbler sounds amazing. I must admit I’m generally a crisp baker, but this recipe sounds so good I will be trying it this weekend!
I love a good crisp too, but yes this cobbler is a delicious variation 🙂
This recipe for mixed berry cobbler with fresh strawberries and raspberries is to die for! I love all the beautiful flavors and textures! Thanks for the fantastic instructions, tips, and tricks. They made making this recipe a cinch! Have a fabulous day!
Aw thank you Heidy! Glad you loved it 🙂
This mixed berry cobbler had the perfect combination of berries to give it that delicious tart flavor. It was super easy to make and tasted delicious!
So glad you loved the recipe and found it easy too 🙂
Berries are my all time favorite and this recipe sounds so quick and easy to make. Love the Ice Cream topping option too.
Me too Veena! 🙂 yes the ice-cream topping is essential!
I’m definitely making this for the weekend. I have family coming over for lunch and I bet they going to love this for dessert. Lovely recipe Looks super delicious!
Oh I know they will Natalie! 🙂 Don’t forget the ice-cream!
Oh my goodness! This recipe is heavenly and so yummy! My daughter and hubby were all over this. Beyond excited to make this again!
Aw thanks Beth, I’m so glad your daughter and hubby loved it!
This is such a fantastic dessert to bring to parties! Just love how fresh and comforting everything is and it goes so well with ice cream!
Thank you Jeannette, couldn’t agree more 🙂
Great recipe with options making it very versatile!
Thank you Pam!
I loved all the flavors in this strawberry raspberry cobbler! It was perfectly sweet and perfectly tart at the same time.
Thank you Anaiah! So glad you loved it 🙂
What a great recipe! I love cobblers and the raspberries are perfect in here. So good with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. YUM!
Thank you Angela, yes love ice-cream on top!