A simple mixed berry cobbler recipe that can be made with fresh or frozen berries, and topped with a perfectly sweet and buttery topping. Serve with fresh ice cream for the ultimate dessert.
This mixed berry cobbler is one of those easy to make recipes that tastes so good, you can't actually believe how easy it was to make. I keep a bag of frozen berries in my freezer for when the craving hits or when I need a last minute dessert that will wow my guests.
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Why You Will Love This Cobbler
- So Easy: This recipe requires very few steps or ingredients, and no mixer required.
- Quick: I love that this can be thrown together and baked in less than an hour.
- Sweet & Tart Flavor: The sweet and tart berries with the sweet buttery top are the perfect combo of flavors that anyone will love!
Ingredient Notes
Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- Berries: Use fresh or frozen and a mix of whatever you prefer or have on hand.
- Lemon juice: This is used to help enhance and freshen the taste of the berries. You will not taste lemon.
- Tapioca: You find this near the puddings at your local store.
- Egg: Use a room temperature egg to help it mix together best with the dry ingredients.
Step by Step Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium size bowl combine berries, tapioca, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- Step 2: In another medium bowl stir together all topping ingredients except the melted butter; flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and egg. Once combined sprinkle over prepared fruit mixture.
- Step 3: Pour melted butter over the top.
- Step 4: Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and fruit is bubbly. Allow to cool before serving.
Expert Baking Tips
- This cobbler works great with either fresh or frozen berries. If using frozen, I like to put them in a bowl and thaw in the fridge for a few hours so they start to soften without getting totally mushy and soft.
- This is a go-to for me when needing to make something gluten free. Just use gluten free flour and nothing else is a concern.
- My favorite combo of berries to use for this is blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
FAQ
Yes, just bake in a 9x13 pan and add about 5-7 minutes to your baking time.
This is used as a thickening agent to help the cobbler firm up and support the topping.
Storing & Freezing
This mixed berry cobbler can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days at room temperature, or in the fridge. The top will soften a bit overtime, but the taste will remain just as good.
You can freeze any remaining cobbler in an airtight container to enjoy for a future treat. Just make sure you allow it to come to room temperature before re-serving. Just rewarm in the microwave to make it taste extra fresh again.
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Mixed Berry Cobbler
Ingredients
Berry Mixture
- 4 cups (620 g) mixed berries I like to use blueberries, blackberries and raspberries
- 2½ tablespoons (2.5 tablespoons) instant tapioca
- ⅔ cup (133.33 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) cinnamon optional, but I love it.
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose or gluten free flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (113.5 g) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 8x8 baking dish or pie plate with cooking spray.
- In a medium size bowl combine berries, tapioca, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In another medium bowl stir together all topping ingredients except the melted butter; flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and egg. Once combined sprinkle over prepared fruit mixture.
- Pour melted butter over the top.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and fruit is bubbly. Allow to cool before serving.
Sandy
Made this to take to a neighborhood get together. Everyone loved it! So so great!
Ruby
Can I substitute tapioca starch for instant tapioca?
brooke
I haven't tried it, so I'm not sure.
Alicia Lee
Best cobbler I've ever made!!
Ashalon
It was amazing and easy to make!!! Made the crumble gluten free for Thanksgiving and it was all eaten. So I made it again on Saturday because we were sad there weren’t any leftovers.
Rita Kirby
Wow this is delicious! I’m planning to serve this dessert to new in-laws next weekend so thought I should do a trial run today. It’s amazing and will be enjoyed by everyone for sure!
I baked it for 45 minutes and the top wasn’t golden at that point so I broiled at 500 for about a minute. Next time I’ll probably reduce the baking time to 43 or 44 minutes and then broil. Thank you so much for this recipe! The tapioca gives and amazing crunch, love it!
Cindy
Wow! I have never liked cobbler until I made this. Outstanding! The tapioca makes it not juicy and the crunch from the butter on top is amazing. So delicious and easy to make.