This buttery 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-sweetened blueberry cobbler is great for summer gatherings because it’s easy to feed a crowd and also make ingredient swaps if needed.
- Great for leftovers. Stir leftover granola into the crumble 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 simple!
- Versatile. Add a berry mix or sweet peaches for easy variations filled with more summer fruit.
- Perfect for gatherings. You don’t need to worry about slicing. Serve it in the baking dish and let everyone help themselves.
What You’ll Need
The spiced oat crumble will be your favorite part of this baked blueberry cobbler. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.
For the Filling
- Blueberries – Feel free to use leftover blueberries that aren’t as round and plump anymore.
- Cornstarch – All-purpose flour and tapioca starch work too.
- Maple syrup – Agave syrup and raw honey are great swaps.
- Lemon juice – Reduce the amount by half if you use lime juice.
- Cinnamon – You can also use ground nutmeg.
- Vanilla extract – Go for almond extract if that’s what you’ve got on hand.
- Salt – Kosher salt is best.
For the Crumble
- Regular oats – They must be old-fashioned because quick oats will make the crumble chewy and rubbery.
- Gluten free baking flour – All-purpose flour works too.
- Pecans – Chopped almonds, macadamias, and walnuts are great as well.
- Maple syrup – You can also use light brown sugar as a sweetener.
- Cinnamon – Feel free to use 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom instead.
- Salt – Skip it if you use salted butter.
- Butter – I prefer unsalted butter, but margarine works too.
Should I Use Fresh Or Frozen Blueberries?
Both fresh and frozen blueberries are fine for making this cobbler. If you use frozen, make sure they’re completely thawed and drained. If they’re not, they’ll release all the excess moisture into the baking dish and the crumble won’t become crispy.
How To Make Blueberry Cobbler
You’ll love 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.
- Prep the filling. Preheat the oven to 350F. Mix the blueberries, cornstarch, maple syrup, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Pour it into a cast-iron skillet. You can also use a baking dish.
- Make the crumble. 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. Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the blueberry filling in the baking dish. Pop it into the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- Serve. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
Spice up your baked blueberry cobbler with fresh peaches, ground cardamom, or leftover granola.
- Make it a berry cobbler. Swap half of the blueberries for a berry mix if you want to add more natural sweetness and tartness to your cobbler.
- Use leftovers. Mix any Coconut Blueberry Granola or Almond Joy Granola into the crumble for extra crunch. My Simple Gluten Free Granola works too.
- More crunch. Stir 2-3 tablespoons chia seeds or flax seeds into the crumble 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 ground nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom into the crumble ingredients for an extra warmly-spiced crumble.
- Turn it into a peach-blueberry cobbler. Swap 1/4-1/2 of the blueberries in the filling for diced peaches (fresh or canned).
Serving Suggestions
This blueberry cobbler is an easy dessert option. Top it with vanilla ice cream, frozen yogurt, or my Espresso Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. You can also enjoy it with a glass of milk, a cup of tea, or your favorite coffee. Try it with my Iced Chai Tea Latte, Sweet Cream Iced Coffee, or Coconut Milk Thai Iced Coffee.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers
Cover the baking dish with foil to reduce clean-up for storing and reheating.
- Fridge: Place it away from strong-smelling foods like onions. It’ll keep for up to 4 days.
- To reheat it: Microwave it in 15-second increments until warm. For larger portions, use the oven at 300F for 20-25 minutes.
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Description
This baked blueberry cobbler recipe with a buttery crumble is an easy summer dessert packed with crunchy pecans, oats, and fresh blueberries.
For the Filling
For the Crumble
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- To a large bowl add, blueberries, cornstarch, maple, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Gently toss to coat all the fruit.
- Pour fruit mixture into 9″x9″ baking dish or 11″ skillet.
- In medium bowl, add regular oats, flour, pecan, maple, cinnamon, salt, and butter.
- Using your hands, mix the cobbler until everything is combined.
- Sprinkle cobbler topping on top of the fruit mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until top is browned.
- Remove from oven and serve! (optional: top with vanilla ice cream)
