Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch or similar baking dish.
Prepare the filling:
In a bowl, mix blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch (if using).
Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Make the topping:
In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in milk and vanilla just until combined.
Assemble and bake:
Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the berries — it doesn’t need to cover completely.
Bake 40–45 minutes until topping is golden and berries are bubbly.
Serve:
Let cool slightly before serving.
Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
💡 Tips:
Sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg into the topping for extra warmth.
Frozen berries work perfectly; just add a bit more sugar if they’re very tart.
For a richer topping, drizzle a tiny bit of cream over before baking.
If you want, I can also share a “grandma’s secret” version where the topping is extra crisp outside but tender inside — it makes this blackberry cobbler absolutely unforgettable. Want me to share that version too?
