There isn’t a treat that better embodies the spirit of summer than this Blueberry Skillet Cobbler. Just look at it: a sapphire sea of sweetness, cooked until jammy and syrupy, with a simple, yet buttery and tasty, biscuit topping. Grab the ice cream, find your place on the porch, and let summer whisk your imagination away while Blueberry Skillet Cobbler dazzles your tastebuds. Yes indeed, it’s going to be a great day!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 pints fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Melt 1/2 cup of the butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
Step 3 –Pour the blueberries, 3/4 cup of the sugar, and the water into the melted butter and cook until a light syrup forms, about 5-8 minutes.
Step 4 –Mix together the flour and the remaining sugar.
Step 5 –Cut the remaining butter into the flour mixture with a fork just until crumbly.
Step 6 –Stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture until just combined. The dough will be very wet and sticky.
Step 7 –Stir the blueberries and then drop the dough by large 1/4 cup scoops on top of the berries.
Step 8 –Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the dough is cooked through and browned on top, about 15 minutes. The blueberry syrup should have also thickened.
Step 9 –Transfer the skillet from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Step 10 –Serve.
