Blackberry Cobbler with Biscuit Topping
Jammy blackberries under fluffy buttermilk biscuits baked until golden, with sugar crunch on top.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.80 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the blackberries with the sugar, cornflour and lemon juice and tip into a 1.5 litre baking dish.
- 2
Bake the fruit for 10 minutes while you make the topping, until hot and starting to bubble.
10 min - 3
Rub the flour, baking powder, sugar and a pinch of salt with the butter until it looks like crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk to a soft, sticky dough.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of dough over the hot fruit, leaving gaps so the juice can bubble up. Sprinkle with demerara.
- 5
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the biscuits are risen and golden and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
28 min 20 s - 6
Rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cream.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
