Easy Lemon Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

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This easy, southern blueberry cobbler uses fresh blueberries and lemon zest to create a tangy, zesty, sweet and delectable lemon blueberry cobbler.  

This blueberry lemon cobbler recipe is adapted from my old fashioned peach cobbler recipe.  It has exactly the right amount of zesty lemon paired with yummy, sweet blueberries.  The lemon blueberry combo is a match made in heaven and this lemon blueberry cobbler is sure to have your taste buds begging for seconds.  It’s the perfect summer dessert or anytime of year dessert.

Blueberry Lemon Cobbler Video

Ingredients In Lemon Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

• ½ cup butter (1 stick)
• 4 cups fresh blueberries (you can use frozen)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 lemon zested
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup milk

How to Make Lemon Blueberry Cobbler

• Preheat oven to 350℉
• Put butter in 9×13 baking dish and place in oven to melt.
• Mix together blueberries and sugar in mixing bowl.
• Zest lemon and add zest to blueberry mixture.
• Add vanilla and mix
• Set blueberry mixture aside
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar
• Pour milk in flour mixture and whisk together.
• Remove the hot baking dish, with the butter, from the oven.
• Pour batter in hot baking dish over butter.
• Spoon the blueberries evenly over the batter.
• Place the dish back in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool for 10 to 20 minutes or just dig in.

Tools Used To Make Lemon Blueberry Cobbler

• 9×13 inch baking dish
• 2 Mixing Bowls
• Zester
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Dry Ingredient Measuring Cups
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Measuring spoons
• Cooling Rack

Tips For The Best Lemon Blueberry Cobbler

• There is no need to grease your pan for this lemon blueberry cobbler recipe.  Melting the butter up front and pouring your crust batter into the melted butter self greases the pan and prevents sticking.
• Use real butter in this old fashioned lemon blueberry cobbler, margarine doesn’t compare.  Real butter has that rich, creamy flavor that margarine just doesn’t.  Plus, butter provides a depth of flavor that margarine can only dream of adding.
• This blueberry lemon cobbler recipe calls for adding 1/4 cup of sugar to the blueberries.  I have  made this recipe with and without this 1/4 cup of sugar and, to me, it’s just as tasty without adding the sugar to the blueberries.  You do you.
• This easy blueberry lemon cobbler can be made with other fruits such as peaches, strawberries, blackberries, etc.  You might want to leave out the lemon zest, depending on the fruit you use.
• This cobbler bakes for 30 to 35 minutes.  To check for doneness make sure it’s golden on top and that a tooth pick inserted in the middle of the cobbler comes out clean.

Can You Use Frozen Blueberries?

Yes, yes, yes!  Blueberry cobblers made with frozen blueberries maybe a slight bit more syrupy, due to the melting of the ice crystals around the frozen blueberries.  However, they are almost just as delicious as cobblers made with fresh blueberries. 

If however, you are someone who is not a fan of a syrupy cobbler you can still use frozen blueberries.  Just follow these 2 steps from Betty Crocker to prevent a syrupy blueberry cobbler when using frozen blueberries.

• Place your frozen blueberries in a colander until they have thawed.
• Transfer thawed blueberries to a paper towel-lined sheet pan and pat dry before spooning them in the baking dish.

How To Serve Lemon Blueberry Cobbler

Lemon blueberry cobbler speaks for itself.  The zesty lemon flavor perfectly complements the sweet blueberries, so no toppings required here.

However, I know here in the south, and I assume other parts, we just love to top and pair our cobblers.  So, here are some serving suggestions for this lemon blueberry cobbler.

• Warm it up!  This blueberry lemon cobbler simply tastes better when it’s warm.  However, it’s still delicious straight out of the fridge, so no shame in eating it cold.
• Serve your lemon blueberry cobbler in individual portions in small ramekins or bowls. You can also serve it family-style in the 9×13 baking dish in which it baked. 
• To make your cobbler even more gorgeous than it already is, try garnishing it with fresh lemon slices or mint leaves for an extra pop of color.
• We all love our cobblers with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!   You can never go wrong with one of these.
• Serve it with drinks.  Try pairing your lemon blueberry cobbler with a complementary beverage such as a glass of cold milk, hot tea, coffee, or even a glass of sparkling wine

How To Store Lemon Blueberry Cobbler

So you’ve made this lemon blueberry cobbler and it was the MVP at your church potluck.  However, you made a couple of these cobblers and there’s some left over.  The first question is, should I eat it or store it?  Once you rebuke the devil and come to your senses, you ask the second question, how do I store it?  Here are 2 ways to store this cobbler.

• Store your leftover cobbler in the refrigerator in the 9×13 baking dish in which it was baked.  Cover the dish with aluminum foil.   You can also store small portions in an airtight container.  The leftovers will keep around 4 days in the fridge.
• Freeze your leftover cobbler for up to 2 months.  Cover tightly with at least 2 layers of aluminum foil.  I even think it’s a good idea to wrap the whole pan in aluminum foil.  You can also freeze smaller portions in an airtight container.

Lemon Blueberry Cobbler Is A Must

This lemon blueberry cobbler recipe is simply an old fashioned blueberry cobbler with lemon zest.  It combines the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries to create a mouthwatering dessert that will leave your taste buds satisfied and then begging for more.  It’s so easy to make and is perfect for after dinner dessert, summer dessert, summer gatherings, cozy winter nights in front of the fire and that church pot luck.  So, grab your apron and give this lemon blueberry cobbler recipe a bake.  I guaranteed it will fast become a family fav.

In case you have any queries regarding this easy lemon blueberry cobbler recipe feel free to reach out via the comment section or the contact page. Also, if you have tried this lemon blueberry cobbler recipe, I would love to hear about your experiences.

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