Farmhouse Homemade Cobbler – Easy & Delicious

This homemade cobbler is just like Grandma used to make. It’s quick, versatile and absolutely delicious for any season!

I don’t know about you, but I love when I find *that* recipe. You know what I mean. The one that comes out perfectly every time, uses staple ingredients I always have on hand and can be quickly whipped up for almost any occasion. That’s this recipe.

This homemade cobbler lives up to its name, and is one of those down-home comfort recipes your kids will remember well into their adult years. Even the grandchildren will come flocking back for it!

Straight from my farmhouse kitchen to your hands, this recipe is tried and true. I’ve made it with many types of fresh fruit, canned peaches, frozen fruit, you name it! It turns out amazing every single time and I can’t wait for you to see the look on your family and friends faces when they try that first bite! They’ll be begging you to make it over and over again.

I love to make the strawberry version of this every spring when the fresh local strawberries are abundant. There’s just something about a hot cobbler sitting by a breezy open window that feels like home.

Now let’s jump into how to make this delicious homemade cobbler!

Why You Will Love This Homemade Cobbler Recipe

Fast – This recipe comes together in a snap! In less than an hour you could be headed to the cookout or potluck with a dessert that everyone will love!

Simple – This recipe doesn’t take any special ingredients so you’ll almost always have what you need to whip it up.

Versatile – You can use any fruit in this recipe which makes it a staple all year long. I love doing strawberries in the spring, peaches or blueberries in the summer and apples with a some warm spices in the fall and winter.

Ingredients

Flour – All purpose or bread flour can be used. I like to use organic when possible
Baking powder
Salt – I love using a high quality salt in all my baking. My favorite is Redmond Real Salt
Sugar – Organic cane sugar is best but any can sugar will work well
Butter – Salted or unsalted butter works well for this recipe
Milk – Whole milk is best
Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract
Fruit – Any fruit. Dice or slice as needed depending on the fruit you’re using

Tools You Will Need

Oven
8×8 baking dish (or similar a similar sized dish)
Measuring cups
Whisk

How to Make a Homemade Cobbler

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350° F
Step 2 – Put butter (1/2 cup/113 grams) in baking dish and place in preheated oven to melt for 6-8 minutes, keeping an eye on it to make sure the butter doesn’t burn
Step 3 – Mix fruit (3 cups) with 1/4 cup (50 grams) of sugar and set aside
Step 4 – Whisk together flour (1 cup/120 grams), baking powder (1.5 tsp), salt (1/2 tsp), remaining sugar (1 1/4 cup/250 grams), milk (1 cup/240 grams) and vanilla (1 tsp/5 grams). Mix until just combined, you don’t want to over mix.
Step 5 – Once butter is melted remove from the oven. Pour flour mixture over melted butter (DON’T STIR), then top evenly with fruit (DON’T STIR).
Step 6 – Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. If doubling this recipe add an additional 10 minutes to the baking time. Check the middle of the cobbler topping with a toothpick to ensure it’s done.
Step 7 – Remove your homemade cobbler from the oven and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

For a visual, check out these step by step images!

Homemade Cobbler FAQ

Can I make this homemade cobbler with frozen fruit?

Yes, you can absolutely substitute frozen fruit in place of fresh fruit for this recipe!

Can I use this recipe to make a peach cobbler with canned peaches?

You can certainly use canned peaches for this recipe. The texture of the peaches will be soften than using fresh, and you will want to make sure you drain the canned peaches really well and pat them dry with a paper towel to avoid adding excess liquid to the recipe.

Is the homemade cobbler topping hard to make?

Not at all! This homemade cobbler topping comes together in less than a minute and is super easy to whip up!

How does this recipe compare to old fashioned homemade cobbler recipes?

Enjoying this homemade cobbler is just like going over to Grandma’s house for dinner and knowing she has cobbler waiting for dessert! It is a classic and simple recipe that will live in your recipe box for years to come.

Can I double this recipe to make enough for two homemade cobblers?

This recipe doubles perfectly! You can use two separate pans if you are planning to take them to different occasions or you can double the recipe in one pan. Just make sure you size up to a 9×13 dish!

What is the secret to a good cobbler recipe…

The secret to a good cobbler is the perfect balance between the fresh fruit and rich topping. Not skimping on sugar, butter and milk makes for a superior cobbler.

What is the difference between a crisp and cobbler?

A fruit crisp’s topping consists of a crumble-like topping that usually features oats as the main ingredients, whereas a cobbler has more of a cake-like topping with milk and more flour than a crisp.

What are common cobbler mistakes?

The most common cobbler mistakes are not cutting the fruit small enough (leading to undercooked and tough fruit), over-mixing the batter, and not allowing the cobbler to rest properly before serving.