Find a Recipe!

Just a Little Bit of Bacon

where comfort food meets the farm stand

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • beverages
    • desserts
    • grilling and bbq
    • main courses
    • quick dinners
    • side dishes
    • soups and stews
  • mediterranean recipes
    • italian recipes
      • italian comfort food
      • italian antipasti
      • fundamentals of italian cooking
    • spanish recipes
      • spanish tapas
    • french recipes
      • french comfort food
    • greek recipes
  • holiday favorites
    • christmas
    • easter dinner
    • thanksgiving feast
  • resources
    • dinner and party menus
    • farmers’ market
      • ingredient spotlight
    • roundup post
  • About
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Blueberry Skillet Cobbler with Mint and Cinnamon

July 19, 2018 By justalittlebitofbacon 17 Comments

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. Click here for details.

  • Share
  • Tweet

Blueberry skillet cobbler is one of those homey recipes which should be easy to make, be All About the Berries, and go from idea to digging in as quickly as possible. I know you’ll find all that right here. Juicy blueberries, tender crust, and a little kick from the mint and cinnamon. Add some vanilla ice cream and you’re good to go!

Dessert bowls filled with servings of blueberry skillet cobbler and scoops of vanilla ice cream showing the golden brown biscuit crust and juicy blueberry filling.

During blueberry season, I buy blueberries at the farm stand, go blueberry picking, and flats sneak their way into my grocery cart too. What to do with all these berries?

Oh, so many things!

Just yesterday, I made some amazing blueberry key lime pie bars for the neighbors. They were keeping an eye on the house while we were off spending time my in-laws (and dropping off the daughter for good, long visit). Normally everything is just fine, but this time my trouble-maker cat, Midnight, decided to knock over a vase full of water. 😮 Luckily they were there and could mop it up before the water destroyed my floor. Also lucky he’s cute because he gets into more trouble than both of the other cats combined.

However, you’re going to have to wait for that recipe since I haven’t taken any pictures of it yet! 😉 Instead, I have a blueberry skillet cobbler. Which is just as awesome and just as easy as my blueberry bars. (Even easier maybe.) And it’s amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, so what are you waiting for?

A cast iron skillet full of baked blueberry cobbler. A serving spoon in the skillet ready to scoop some out.

How to Make a Blueberry Skillet Cobbler

If you’re organized, you can just about have the cobbler ready to go as soon as the oven is done preheating.

First thing, preheat the oven to 400F. Then pull out your skillet.

Get the butter melting and make the topping. Mix together the flour, sugar, baking power, salt, and zest. Then mix your melted butter with milk and vanilla. Pour the milk into the flour and stir to combine. Set the topping aside to make the filling.

Slice up the mint and add the mint and blueberries to the skillet. Stir together the maple syrup, spices, salt, and bourbon. Pour that over the berries and stir it up. Then dollop the topping over and sprinkle the topping with cinnamon sugar. Put the skillet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Now the hard part – wait until the cobbler is cool enough that you won’t burn your mouth. Then scoop some into a bowl along with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Step by step photoes of how to make blueberry skillet cobbler.

What is a Fruit Cobbler?

How about a crisp, grunt or buckle?

In my part of US (the northeast), a cobbler is a fruit dessert which has sweetened fruit on the bottom and a cookie or sweet biscuit like dough on the top. This is in contrast to crisps and crumbles, where the filling is very similar to a cobbler but the top is made from a crumbly mixture of oatmeal, butter, sugar, and often nuts or flour.

In the south, cobblers can be made by mixing the biscuit dough in the pan and then dropping the fruit on top. I would probably call this dessert a buckle, but I’m not from the south, so I’ll let them decide on the distinction! (Note: a fruit buckle is a rustic fruit coffee cake, often with a crumble topping. Check out this peach buckle for more information.)

Whether you put the biscuit on top or on the bottom, you have a biscuit type dough, plenty of fruit, and no fuss. If you want to fuss, make a pie. If you want a dessert ready to go as you as your oven is hot, make a crisp or a cobbler.

Oh, and grunts/slumps? They are basically the same thing: a cobbler cooked on the stove top or grill so that the biscuits steam instead of browning.

A dessert bowl of cobbler with a spoon scooping out a bite. Blueberries and mint leaves scattered about the table.

More Summer Blueberry Recipes

Looking for other ideas for those yummy blueberries? Here are a few of my other blueberry recipes!

  • Summertime Blueberry Sangria
  • Blueberry-Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake
  • Peach and Blueberry Spinach Salad
  • Roasted Berry Shortcake With Bourbon Whipped Cream
  • Fresh Blueberry Mojito
  • Gluten-Free Blueberry Peach Crisp

If you try my recipe for Blueberry Skillet Cobbler, I would love to hear from you in the comments with your experience and rating! You can connect with me by subscribing to my emails (see the form in the sidebar or below the recipe card), liking my FACEBOOK page, or by following me on PINTEREST.

– Happy Baking, Annemarie

Fresh and easy, this homemade blueberry skillet cobbler is flavored with mint, cinnamon, and maple syrup and cooked right in your cast iron pan. Great for breakfast or dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Print Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Blueberry Skillet Cobbler with Mint and Cinnamon

Fresh and easy, this homemade blueberry skillet cobbler is flavored with mint, cinnamon, and maple syrup and cooked right in your cast iron pan. Great for breakfast or dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry cobbler, skillet cobbler
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Just a Little Bit of Bacon

Ingredients

Cobbler Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 oz) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar, or light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, optional
  • 1/4 tsp table salt
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cobbler Filling

  • 10 cups blueberries
  • 3 tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • dash ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp bourbon, optional

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

Cobbler Topping

  • Heat oven to 400F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, lemon zest, salt, and baking powder. In a cup, stir together the milk, butter, and vanilla.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the flour. Gently mix together with a large silicone spatula, being careful not to over mix.

Cobbler Filling

  • Add the blueberries and mint to a 12 inch cast iron skillet.
  • Mix together the maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and bourbon (if using). Pour the flavor mix over the blueberries and stir to combine.

Finishing the Cobbler

  • Dollop the topping over the blueberries, keeping it rustic looking and allowing gaps between dollops. Then mix together the cinnamon sugar and sprinkle it over the top.
  • Bake the cobbler for 30-40 minutes, until the top is browned and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let cool slightly, then serve either warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped cream.

Notes

  • Leftovers: If you have any cobbler left over, remove it from the skillet so that the wet filling doesn't sit in the skillet too long.
  • Maple Syrup: If maple syrup is unavailable/too expensive, substitute 3 tablespoons of light brown sugar.
  • Blueberries: You can use frozen blueberries. Let them thaw and drain them of any water, then proceed with the recipe.

 

Fresh and easy, this homemade blueberry skillet cobbler is flavored with mint, cinnamon, and maple syrup and cooked right in your cast iron pan. Great for breakfast or dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #dessertrecipes #blueberries #summerrecipes #cobbler #blueberrycobbler #castiron
Fresh and easy, this homemade blueberry skillet cobbler is flavored with mint, cinnamon, and maple syrup and cooked right in your cast iron pan. Great for breakfast or dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #dessertrecipes #blueberries #summerrecipes #cobbler #blueberrycobbler #castiron

Related Posts:

  • Blueberry Dutch Baby PancakeBlueberry Dutch Baby Pancake
  • Blueberry Sauce - Fresh and HomemadeBlueberry Sauce - Fresh and Homemade
  • Fresh Blueberry MojitoFresh Blueberry Mojito
  • Granola and White Chocolate Blueberry ParfaitsGranola and White Chocolate Blueberry Parfaits
  • Blueberry Vinaigrette Salad DressingBlueberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
  • Blueberry Mojito Pitcher for a CrowdBlueberry Mojito Pitcher for a Crowd
  • Share
  • Tweet

Filed Under: desserts, fruit, fruit desserts, recipe, summer, sweet treats, vegetarian Tagged With: blueberries, bourbon, maple syrup, mint

« Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Thighs with Olives and Tomatoes
Grilled Sirloin Tip Steaks with Shallot Butter »

Follow me on:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter

Don’t miss a post!

Get new recipes in your inbox every week!

Disclosure:

Justalittlebitofbacon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Comments

  1. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    July 25, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    Cobbler, crisp, grunt, buckle…they can be a little confusing, but one thing for sure, they all sound delicious!! I have never paired mint with blueberries in baked good. It sounds fantastic, Annemarie!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 26, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      You can’t go wrong with fruit desserts no matter the name. 🙂 And mint is awesome in this.

      Reply
  2. Amy Nash says

    July 25, 2018 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    Cobbler is one of my favorite desserts of all time and this blueberry skillet version looks absolutely delicious. I’m going to have to try it right away! And I actually have mint growing in my garden this summer that I can use!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Bigler says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    Cobblers are one of my favorite desserts. I love how you used bourbon in the recipe. I can imagine the flavor it gives is phenomenal. There is nothing like a summer cobbler made with seasonal fruit and topped with ice cream. This recipe is simple and perfect!

    Reply
  4. Dana says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea. I always see these fabulous skillet meals, but when it’s dessert, I’m in an *extra* amount of awe. That top looks so perfectly flaky and golden. I bet this makes the house smell ah-mazing! And blueberries. Nothing smells as summery as blueberries.

    Reply
  5. Marisa Franca says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    This is exactly the type of dessert our family enjoys — easy to make and rustic. Fruit desserts are the best and cobblers are a favorite of everyone in our family. I love the idea of adding a bit of mint to the dessert. A fresh taste to be sure.

    Reply
  6. Stef says

    July 22, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    Farmer’s market blueberries always look so much better than the ones you get at the store. Even just the picture you have of the berries is making me hungry. I want a giant piece of that cobbler! Bring it on!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      It’s true – there’s nothing like local berries. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Carmy says

    July 21, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    Okay, I LOVE your adorable little bowl! So cute. I love how you combined mint with cinnamon – I haven’t combined these two flavours and I can’t wait to try this. I can’t wait to visit the farmer’s market to get some more blueberries to make this!

    Reply
  8. Patty says

    July 21, 2018 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    I have never made a cobbler and didn’t really know how they are made so thanks for all the info and tips. This looks delicious and so easy to make. I’m going to buy some blueberries and make your cobbler, I bet it will be gone in seconds!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 21, 2018 at 2:30 pm

      I hope you try it! Cobbler is a fun and easy dessert and a great way to enjoy summer fruit.

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    July 21, 2018 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Fruit desserts — especially summer fruit desserts are my all time favorite. I will always choose them over chocolate brownies, cakes etc. I happen to have a ton of ripe blueberries in my fridge right now and was looking for something fun to do with them. I think I’ve found it. I’ve always been a crisp person, but I think your cobbler looks sublime — and you can never go wrong with bourbon – LOL!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 21, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      Can we have enough summer fruit? I don’t think so! Same with bourbon. I’m always adding a bit to my recipes. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Michele says

    July 20, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    5 stars
    I love blueberries and have so many from our farmers market– I love that this is all in one skillet… not only is it easy to make, but super easy to clean up after too! Cant wait to try it!

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 21, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      I feel you on buying too many berries at the market. Thanks!

      Reply
  11. Gloria says

    July 20, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    This is my kind of dessert. I so much prefer the rustic desserts to “fancy”. I just bought a bunch of blueberries today. Maybe this is the place to use them. I am a blueberry lover to the bone. This sounds so delicious.

    Reply
    • justalittlebitofbacon says

      July 21, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      I like both, but some days you just want to be eating dessert now and rustic is perfect for that! 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hello, I’m Annemarie

Welcome to my kitchen! I’m a Italian-American girl who loves fresh foods, local ingredients, and all sorts of comfort foods. Here you will find Mediterranean flavors and recipes from a New England perspective.

Don’t miss a post!

Sign up here to have new recipes delivered to your inbox every week.

Follow me on:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Winter Warmers

Learn how to make classic homemade meatballs! For the BEST authentic Italian meatballs and sauce mix together ground beef with fresh bread crumbs, parmesan, and spices then then pan fry and braise until tender. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #italianrecipes #italianfood #meatballs #beefrecipes #beef

The Best Italian Meatballs – Authentic and Homemade

My homemade stovetop ground beef and bean chili is a classic comfort food made even better! It's spiced with dried chiles along a few fresh chiles to balance the flavors and simmered with beer. Great with tortilla chips, avocados, and all the toppings. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #chili #chilirecipe #comfortfood #groundbeef

Rich and Meaty Ground Beef and Bean Chili

This Brussels sprouts spotlight tells you everything you wanted to know about Brussels sprouts. How to cook them, where they come from, how they taste, and more! | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Ingredient Spotlight – All About Brussels Sprouts

If you are looking for some cold weather dinner ideas featuring beef, chicken, or pork, you'll love this roundup of some of my best comfort food recipes! Whether you are cooking in a crockpot, instant pot, oven, or stove top, there is a delicious meal here for you. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #comfortfood #comfortfoodrecipes #winterrecipes #stew #beefrecipes #porkrecipes #chickenrecipes

6 of My Best Comfort Food Recipes

You'll love this easy, homemade recipe for creamy chicken fettuccine alfredo! Here is a skillet dinner all made in one pot full of tender chicken, tomatoes, and bacon. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #pasta #pastarecipe #italianrecipe #chickenalfredo #alfredo #onepotmeal #skilletdinner

One Pot Creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Pear Quick Bread with Streusel Topping - What to do with those overripe pears sitting on your counter? Make an easy pear quick bread from them! Great for breakfast, for snacks, and it freezes well. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Pear Quick Bread with Streusel Topping

Reader Favorites

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars - These one bowl bars have all the comfort of an old-fashioned butterscotch bar and the added pleasure of gooey chocolate chips in every bite. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Bars

Learn how to make the best homemade butterscotch sauce! This easy dessert sauce needs only a few minutes and a few ingredients for delicious old fashioned flavor! Use on ice cream, over cake, in buttercream frosting, and more. | justalittlebitofbacon.com #butterscotch #butterscotchsauce #dessertrecipes #dessertsauce #dessert

Old Fashioned Homemade Butterscotch Sauce

Parmesan Truffle Fries - Use frozen, bagged fries to have tasty truffle fries, covered in truffle oil, parmesan, and parsley on the table in less than 15 minutes. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Quick and Easy Parmesan Truffle Fries

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb - Butterflied lamb is rubbed overnight with a flavorful herb and garlic mixture and then quickly grilled for a perfect dinner. It takes just 15 minutes to bring this roast to a beautifully seared outside and medium rare inside. Great for Easter dinner or for any cookout get-together. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with a Herb Rub

Authentic Italian marinara sauce is cooked low and slow to create a thick and flavorful sauce made in the manner of my family tradition. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Authentic Homemade Italian Marinara Sauce

Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup - Comforting, creamy, cheesy, and now even easier to make, this potato leek soup delivers all the flavor for only minutes of work. | justalittlebitofbacon.com

Cheesy Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

Copyright © 2021 — Just a Little Bit of Bacon • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy • Disclaimer

Genesis Framework • Foodie Pro Theme • by Shay Bocks