Sourdough blueberry cobbler combines fresh or frozen blueberries with butter and a hint of sweetness, topped with sourdough biscuits and baked until golden brown. This irresistible dessert is a family favorite.
I tried this recipe recently and thought it was really good, but when my family absolutely loved it and devoured every bite, I knew I HAD to share it with you.
It is very similar to my peach and pumpkin cobbler. They’re all delicious recipes, especially depending on whatever is in season.
Blueberries have to be one of our favorite fruits. They are delicious as a snack, in desserts, or topped on some homemade yogurt with granola.
It’s really hard to go wrong with this sweet little berry. Pair it with some sourdough, and it makes for an incredible dessert; heck, you could even serve this for breakfast.
Every year, our family goes blueberry picking to try to pick as many blueberries as possible. With a family of eight, it is nearly impossible to pick the amount we use throughout the year.
So by the time spring rolls around and we are craving that warm sunshine and blueberries, I grab some frozen ones at the grocery store and make this recipe.
I love that this recipe combines the delicious flavors of summer in a baked dish that warms the soul in spring, when we still have a dusting of snow on the ground.
Maybe one day, we will plant enough blueberry bushes to sustain us throughout the whole year. But my kids have this amazing ability to eat basically their body weight in blueberries in a very short period of time. I don’t know if we’d ever have ‘enough’.
It makes me very thankful for all the amazing local farmers in our area growing such great, healthy food, and for the ability to buy from them year round.
One thing is for sure, this sourdough blueberry cobbler recipe will be made time and time again.
Tips For Making This Recipe:
- You can use freshly ground flour or store-bought.
- If using einkorn flour, you will probably have to use a bit more compared to a traditional whole wheat flour.
- For greater digestibility and nutrient bioavailability, I soak my grains overnight. If you are in a pinch, you could just make it without soaking.
- I find it easiest to use a cast iron skillet when making this recipe. That way you can cook the blueberries on the stove top and then place the whole thing right into the oven to bake the cobbler topping. Using just one pan means much easier cleanup.
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Tools you may need:
Grain mill (optional)- I have one similar to this one.
Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients:
Blueberry filling
Blueberries: fresh or frozen will work.
Butter: I used raw, grass-fed butter that I picked up from a local dairy.
Honey or maple syrup
Einkorn flour (or your favorite flour): I find that when I use einkorn flour, I need more of it, or less liquid compared to regular or whole wheat flour. If using regular flour, use 2 tbs.
Cobbler Topping
Flour: I used freshly-milled einkorn, but you could also use all-purpose or whole wheat.
Fed sourdough starter: If you are new to sourdough or don’t have a sourdough starter, you can learn how to make one here.
Coconut oil: you could also use avocado oil.
Honey: I love buying local honey in bulk. You can get the best quality and best price.
Leavener: besides the sourdough, this recipe also utilizes baking soda and baking powder to give the biscuits a light, fluffy texture.
Cinnamon
Salt: adding salt to desserts enhances the sweetness
Cream
Organic brown sugar: you could use coconut sugar, or omit it if you are trying to stay away from sugar.
How To Make Sourdough Blueberry Cobbler:
The Night Before: Soak The Grains
- The night before you want to make the cobbler, start making the cobbler topping.
- First, I start by freshly grinding some einkorn into flour in my Nutrimill.
- Combine 2 cups of flour with sourdough starter that is fed and bubbly.
- Add coconut oil and honey; mix well. I like to start mixing with a spoon, then switch to my hands to knead it for just a minute.
- Cover with a tea towel for 8 to 24 hours.
The Next Day: Make Blueberry Filling
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a cast iron skillet, add 4 cups of blueberries. I’m using frozen, since fresh aren’t in season.
- Next, add butter, honey, and flour to the blueberries. Place skillet over low to medium heat and mix until everything is melted and incorporated.
Mix Remaining Cobbler Topping Ingredients
- While the blueberries are heating up, pull out your dough that has been fermenting.
- To the dough, add cream, baking soda, baking powder, organic brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine using your hands or a mixer. Hands are always my preferred way.
- Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat out until it is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
- Cut it out like biscuits. Personally, I just use a mason jar as a biscuit cutter.
- Place the biscuits on top of the blueberry mixture, and pop the whole pan into the oven for about 20 minutes, until the biscuits start to turn golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Find More Delicious Recipes From The Farmhouse Kitchen:
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- Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge
- Date Sweetened Ice Cream
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- Sourdough Donuts With Cinnamon Sugar
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Sourdough Blueberry Cobbler
Ingredients
Blueberry Filling
- 4 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup einkorn flour or 2 tbs flour
- 3 tbs butter
Cobbler Topping
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup organic brown sugar – you could use coconut sugar, or omit it if you are trying to stay away from sugar.
Instructions
The night before you want to make the cobbler, start making the cobbler topping.
First, I start by freshly grinding some einkorn into flour in my Nutrimill.
Combine 2 cups of flour with sourdough starter that is fed and bubbly.
Add coconut oil and honey; mix well. I like to start mixing with a spoon, then switch to my hands to knead it for just a minute.
Cover with a tea towel for 8 to 24 hours.
The next day, preheat oven to 350.
In a cast iron skillet, add 4 cups of blueberries, fresh or frozen.
Next, add butter, honey, and flour to the blueberries. Place skillet over low to medium heat and mix until everything is melted and incorporated.
While the blueberries are heating up, pull out your dough that has been fermenting.
To the dough, add cream, baking soda, baking powder, organic brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Combine using your hands or a mixer.
Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat out until it is about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
Cut it out like biscuits. Personally, I just use a mason jar as a biscuit cutter.
Place the biscuits on top of the blueberry mixture, and pop the whole pan into the oven for about 20 minutes, until the biscuits start to turn golden brown.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Liz says
Hi Lisa,
This was delicious! I just smeared on the topping instead of cutting the biscuits. Lack of time and counter space. (lol) It worked! Your channel is a delight! I can’t wait to try the English muffins. Now we are big fans of sourdough thanks to you!
wilhelmina says
This is another fabulous sourdough recipe! So, so good! I am amazed at how versatile sourdough really is!
kate says
Your easy peasy sourdough recipes got me finally on the sourdough banwagon! So I thought I would share mine… It combines my favorite blueberry muffin recipe and your biscuit recipe in to oh so delicious muffins.
Sourdough Blueberry Muffins
1 1/2 cup flour
1 cup sourdough starter
8 Tbs butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Orange zest
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups blueberries
Cut butter into flour; I usually just use my hands to massage the flour and butter together until it starts to form a ball.
Add 1 cup of fed sourdough starter.
Add sugar and stir until nicely incorporated. or just use your hands!
Place a clean tea towel over bowl and allow to sit at room temperature at least 8-24 hours.
The next day, add egg, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sour cream and zest to the fermented dough
Mix everything together well.
Add berries at last.
You can let it sit for a 30 minutes or cook right away.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.
Danielle says
Hi Lisa,
Thank you for another wonderful recipe! My neighbor just gave me some fresh rhubarb and I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for a rhubarb cobbler? Could I use this recipe and just sub in the rhubarb for the blueberries? Thanks so much for all that you do!
Katie says
I made the toppjng tonight and accidentally added double the honey oops 😬. Can’t wait to try this tomorrow even though the topping might be extra sweet.
Lauren says
LOved this!! I only had a pint of blueberries but I added two nectarines and some strawberries and it was scrumptious. I didn’t roll out the dough/topping I just scooped it into balls and patted them out into small patties. haha Lack of counter space and also I’m lazy. It worked great 🙂
Nicole says
Thank you! This was absolutely delicious!!! Have you ever tried cupcake/individual sized portions with this recipe? If so, do you alter anything?