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Blueberry Cobbler

This blueberry cobbler features a bubbling, thickened fruit filling topped with a craggy, golden crust. The filling is made by cooking blueberries with sugar and lemon juice until they release juice and thicken, while the topping blends flour, butter, and oats into a flaky, crumbly layer that bakes to a crisp finish. It’s a rustic dessert with a sweet, tart filling and a crunchy topping, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups blueberries fresh or drained frozen
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for topping
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
  • 1/2 cup quick oats optional for texture
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pastry cutter or fork

Method
 

  1. Combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of flour in a large bowl. Stir gently until the berries are coated and start releasing juice. Let sit for 10 minutes as the mixture thickens and bubbles slightly.
  2. Pour the blueberry filling into a buttered baking dish, spreading it out evenly. The filling should be bubbling at the edges and thickened in the center.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, oats if using, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the blueberry filling, covering all the fruit but leaving some gaps for the filling to bubble through.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. The bubbling filling and crunchy topping make a perfect contrast, inviting you to scoop and enjoy.