When I think of summer, cobblers, crisps, and ice cream come to mind. Also, bike rides, beach trips and patio drinks. What about you? This summer I’m determined to further explore my love for berries, starting with this simple blackberry cobbler. Shall we begin? There’s something extremely romantic and effortless about a fruit cobbler to me. I suppose it’s because it’s a dump, mix, and bake sort of recipe – my favorite kind. I’ve tried crisps in the past but never a cobbler. My family wasn’t big on cobblers, so I seemed to have missed them altogether. Sad day. I was determined to change that.
Origins of Cobbler
Our search for the origins of cobbler left us with a sad lack of information. All that seems to be known is that this dessert may date back to the early 19th century and have English roots. There are several desserts similar to cobbler, including crisp, betty, grunts/slumps, buckle/crumble, pandowdy, and more! And to ensure everyone can enjoy this recipe, I kept it both vegan and gluten free. Bonus? Just 1 bowl and roughly 30 minutes required. It starts with a lightly-sweetened, 5-minute biscuit-inspired topping that’s vegan butter-free, relying instead on coconut oil to give it that quintessential crumbly, flaky texture. Then, it’s onto the blackberries, which are tossed in sweetener (coconut or cane sugar) and a bit of arrowroot to thicken. A sprinkle of pecans and coconut sugar finish it off before going into the oven. This is the perfect time to make some coconut whipped cream or soften some dairy-free ice cream. What’s a cobbler without toppings, after all? This cobbler is dreamy. It’s: WarmFruityCrumblyTenderPerfectly sweetA little tartSimple + quick& Perfect for summer gatherings This would make the perfect dessert to whip up for guests or warm-weather gatherings. It’s so effortless and easy, yet makes you look like a pro, especially when baked in a cast iron – so fancy. The best part about this recipe is it’s versatile: No gluten free flour? Sub all purpose.No blackberries? Sub another fruit (such as raspberries, blueberries, or nectarines)No coconut oil? Sub vegan butter.No pecans? Sub walnuts or omit. If you make this recipe, let us know how it goes! Leave a comment and rate it, which is super helpful for us and other readers. And don’t forget to take a photo and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We adore seeing what you come up with. Cheers and happy baking!
