With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this classic treat captures the hearts of those who revel in the pleasures of both tradition and innovation.
As each forkful transports us to sun-dappled orchards and cozy kitchens of yesteryears, it reminds us that the sweetest indulgences often come from the simplest pleasures, lovingly prepared and shared.
This versatile cobbler can be made with any kind of fruit and medley, so this dessert can be unique every time you make it with our fruit suggestions below.
Don't miss my other fruit recipes like my Blueberry Crumble Bars, Biscuit Style Peach or Apple Dumpling Cobbler, or Strawberry Skillet Shortcake, all shouting summer delicious desserts with fresh fruits.
Scroll down to my easy printable recipe card for these two recipes using fresh summer fruits!
Why You Will Love Old Fashioned Cobbler
- Bursting with Fresh Fruit Flavor: Berry cobbler showcases the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of berries. As the fruit bakes, it becomes soft and juicy, creating a delicious filling that pairs beautifully with the biscuit topping.
- Easy and Versatile: One of the best things about cobbler desserts is how adaptable they are. You can use fresh or frozen fruit, mix different varieties, and customize the flavors based on what you have on hand.
- Perfect for Every Season: While berries is especially popular during summer berry season, frozen berries make it easy to enjoy year-round. It's a dessert that works just as well for holiday dinners as it does for casual family meals.
Other Combinations to Try
- Peaches: Sweet, juicy peaches create a soft, fragrant filling that's perfect during the summer months.
- Apples: A classic crumble choice, apples hold their shape well during baking and provide a comforting flavor.
- Pears: Pears offer a delicate sweetness and smooth texture that pairs beautifully with warm spices.
- Cherries: Both sweet and tart cherries create a rich, flavorful dessert with stunning color.
- Plums: Plums become wonderfully jammy when baked and add a pleasant tartness.
- Mixed Stone Fruits: Combining peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots creates a deliciously complex crumble.
Other Fruits We Have Tried That Work Great!
- Boysenberries
- Fresh Figs
- Mango
- Rainier Cherries
- Papaya
- Pineapple
Tips
- If using frozen fruits thaw them first and drain
- Use a deep baking pan
- Using ripe fresh fruits always is the best choice
- Always preheat the oven first to 375 degrees
- Sweetened the berries with a coordinating jam warmed if you prefer
- Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator
- Gently stir berries in with the jam not to break the fruit
- The cobbler is best served still warm
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Summer Desserts
Triple berry cobbler, as we know it today, is a celebration of the diverse berry harvest that graces the summer months.
It is a nod to the ingenuity of generations past who sought to create comforting, satisfying desserts with the resources at hand.
The tradition of cobblers, including the triple berry variation, has been lovingly passed down through the generations, becoming a cherished part of family gatherings, picnics, and holiday tables.
This is a true homemade cobbler with the best ingredients available.
Enjoy and we hope you our berry-loving readers will have a delicious taste of this good old-fashioned dessert.
Old Fashioned Triple Berry Cobbler
Yield: 10
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min
This is a true homemade cobbler with the best ingredients available the old fashioned way.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (this is the equivalent of 1 stick)
- 2 cups (total) of an assortment of fresh blueberries, blackberries, and red raspberries
- Note: you can use all of one kind of fruit any kind if you prefer to see notes below for suggestions
- 1/3 cup warmed blueberry, blackberry, or red raspberry preserves, jam, or jelly This is to toss the fruit in
- 1 cup flour all-purpose
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional serving suggestions: pureed triple berry fruits put through a food processer, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Toss the fruit in a bowl with warmed jam, jelly, or preserves.
- In a 13 x 9 baking pan, add the butter and place in the oven to melt.
- In a large bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl mix together milk and vanilla.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the milk and just stir together to combine (you will have lumps)
- Pour this batter over the melted butter.
- Scatter the medley of berries on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated hot oven at 375 degrees until the middle is set around 45 to 50 minutes.
- Scoop into a bowl.
- Serve slightly warm for the best experience on this old-fashioned style cobbler with
- pureed fruit, ice cream, or whipped cream
Notes
Other Fruits We Have Used:
- Apples
- Pears
- Mango
- Rainier Cherries
- Peaches
- Strawberries
Tips
- If using frozen fruits thaw them first and drain
- Use a deep baking pan
- Using ripe fresh fruits always is the best choice
- Always preheat the oven first to 375 degrees
- Sweetened the berries with a coordinating jam warmed if you prefer
- Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator
- Gently stir berries in with the jam not to break the fruit
- The cobbler is best served still warm
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