This is butter Blueberry cobbler Topped with a cinnamon-spiced oat crumble is the perfect summer dessert. Juicy blueberries and crunchy pecans make every fruity, baked bite irresistible!
Why you'll love this easy blueberry cobbler recipe
This maple-sweet blueberry cobbler is great for summer gatherings because it's easy to feed a crowd and easy to swap out ingredients if needed.
- Great for leftovers. Stir remaining granola into crumbles for more flavor and crunch.
- Beginner-friendly. Layer the fruity filling and oat-crumble in the baking dish and then pop it into the oven. It's super easy!
- versatile Add a berry mix or sweet peaches for an easy variation with more summer fruits.
- Perfect for gatherings. You don't need to worry about cuts. Serve it in a baking dish and let everyone help themselves.
What you will need
The spiced oat crumble will be your favorite part of this baked blueberry cobbler. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.
For filling
- Blueberry – Feel free to use leftover blueberries that are no longer round and plump.
- Cornstarch – All-purpose flour and tapioca starch also work.
- Maple syrup – Agave syrup and raw honey are great swaps.
- lemon juice – If you are using lime juice, reduce the amount by half.
- cinnamon – You can also use ground nutmeg.
- Vanilla extract – Go for almond extract if you have it on hand.
- salt – Kosher salt is best.
For crushed
- Regular oats – They must be old fashioned as quick oats will make them crumbly and rubbery.
- Gluten free baking flour – All-purpose flour works great.
- pecan – Chopped almonds, macadamias and walnuts are also great.
- Maple syrup – You can use light brown sugar as sweetener.
- cinnamon – Use 1/4 teaspoon cardamom instead.
- salt – If you use salted butter, skip it.
- butter – I prefer unsalted butter, but margarine works too.
Should I use fresh or frozen blueberries?
Both fresh and frozen blueberries are good for making this cobbler. If you use frozen, make sure they are completely thawed and drained. If they are not, they will release all the excess moisture in the baking dish and will not crumble.
How to Make Blueberry Cobbler
You will like that the filling and crumble only need to be mixed and then poured into the baking dish. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.
- Prepare the filling. Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, mix the blueberries, cornstarch, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. pour a Cast iron metal. You can also use a baking dish.
- Crush. Use your hands to mix the oats, flour, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and butter in a separate bowl until course and crumbly. If you don't like mixing with your hands, use a wooden spatula.
- Bake it. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the blueberry filling in the baking dish. Pop it in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- serve Remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Tips and variations
Spice up your baked blueberry cobbler with fresh peaches, ground cardamom, or leftover granola.
- Make it a berry cobbler. If you want to add more natural sweetness and tartness to your cobbler, swap out half the blueberries for the berry mix.
- Use leftovers. Mix any Coconut Blueberry Granola or Almond Joy Granola In crumbles for extra crunch. my Simple gluten free granola Works great.
- More crunch. Stir 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds or flax seeds into the crushed mixture for more texture.
- Add toppings. Sprinkle the cobbler with dried cranberries, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips or Whipped cream.
- More spices. Mix 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom into the powder for an extra warm-spice crush.
- Turn it into peach-blueberry cobbler. Swap 1/4-1/2 of the blueberries in the filling for diced peaches (fresh or canned).
Serving advice
This blueberry cobbler is an easy dessert option. Top it with vanilla ice cream, frozen yogurt, or mine Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. You can enjoy it with a glass of milk, a cup of tea or your favorite coffee. Try it with me Iced chai tea latte, Sweet Cream Iced Coffeeor Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee.
How to store and reheat leftovers
Cover baking dish with foil to reduce clean-up for storage and reheating.
- Fridge: Keep it away from strong-smelling foods like onions. It will keep up to 4 days.
- To reheat it: Microwave it in 15-second increments until heated through. For larger portions, use oven at 300F for 20-25 minutes.
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This Baked Blueberry Cobbler with Buttery Crumble recipe is an easy summer dessert packed with crunchy pecans, oats, and fresh blueberries.
For filling
For crushed
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, add blueberries, cornstarch, maple, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Toss gently to coat all the fruit.
- Pour fruit mixture into a 9″x9″ baking dish or 11″ skillet.
- In medium bowl, add regular oats, flour, pecans, maple, cinnamon, salt and butter.
- Using your hands, mix the cobbler until everything is combined.
- Sprinkle the cobbler topping over the fruit mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until browned on top.
- Remove from oven and serve! (Optional: Top with vanilla ice cream)
