Spring Lemon Blueberry Cobbler (Printable)

Bright lemon and blueberries topped with golden crust—sweet, tangy baked treat for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ For the filling

01 - 3 cups fresh blueberries, washed and drained
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
05 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice

→ For the topping

06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
11 - 1/3 cup whole milk
12 - 1 large egg

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
02 - Combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly.
03 - Pour the blueberry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer.
04 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
05 - Add chilled, cubed butter to flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or fingertips to cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk milk and egg together. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture just until combined; do not overmix.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of topping evenly over blueberry filling, leaving some gaps for juices to bubble through.
08 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until topping is golden and filling is bubbling around the edges.
09 - Allow cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare with minimal effort
  • Bright lemon flavor transforms classic cobbler into something special
  • Uses fresh or frozen blueberries so perfect year round
  • Crowd-pleaser that doubles as breakfast with a scoop of yogurt
02 -
  • Delightfully high in natural antioxidants and vitamin C
  • Tastes even better the next day making it great for make ahead
  • Can be frozen unbaked or baked perfect for planning ahead
03 -
  • Handle the biscuit dough gently and stop mixing once it holds together for fluffier topping
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest not bottled for the brightest flavor
  • Bake on a rimmed tray to catch juicy berry spills that can caramelize in the oven

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