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Blueberry Cobbler Recipe with Pie Crust

Parnell The Chef — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:04:30 +0000

My blueberry cobbler recipe with pie crust is easy and delicious! This old-fashioned southern style dessert has juicy berries and crispy crust, giving it a fantastic combination of both flavors and texture. The filling is perfect as well—juicy without being runny—which is ideal for a cobbler that you want to mostly hold its shape when served. Either fresh or frozen blueberries can be used in this recipe, so you can make this classic summer dessert at any time of the year. I used a homemade crust, but a premade one from the grocery store can be used as well. If you want to learn how to make blueberry cobbler with pie crust, follow my step-by-step directions and watch the video below!

Old-fashioned blueberry cobbler with pie crust is full of flavor, especially if you use frozen berries.

Recipe Review

My blueberry cobbler recipe with pie crust was a big success. The flavor was full and rich—especially because I used wild blueberries—the bit of lemon juice brightening the flavor and the light brown sugar deepening it. The homemade pie crust was buttery but not overpowering, complementing the filling perfectly.

This dessert was great in terms of texture, too. The pie crust was crispy and crunchy on the top and bottom and the dumplings inside the filling were soft and pillowy, both of which contrasted nicely with the juicy filling. Speaking of the filling, some of the berries disintegrated as the cobbler baked while others stayed whole, creating a velvety filling that was thick and rich yet juicy.

In short, this old-fashioned blueberry cobbler with pie crust was phenomenal. The only thing I’d change would be to omit the lemon zest to have a pure blueberry flavor, but other than that, this recipe is perfect as-written. Even though this cobbler is perfect for the Fourth of July, picnics, and other summer gatherings, the fact that it can be made with frozen blueberries means you can enjoy it any time of year—even for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or Mother’s Day.! If you make this dessert, I know you won’t be disappointed.

My blueberry blueberry cobbler with pie crust recipe is an old-fashioned southern favorite.

Blueberry Cobbler Recipe with Pie Crust FAQs

How long does it take to make this blueberry cobbler with pie crust?

It takes about 1½ hours to make this cobbler, starting with gathering the ingredients, boiling the berries on the stovetop, assembling the cobbler, and then baking. If you are using homemade pie crust, add addition time for making the dough.

How long does the cobbler bake in the oven?

Bake this blueberry cobbler in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 50 minutes. The crust should be golden brown and the filling should be bubbling through the lattice and around the edges.

How long should I let the cobbler cool before serving?

For the best texture, let the cobbler cool for at least 1 hour—but preferably 2—before serving. This gives the blueberry filling time to thicken as it cools, helping ensure that each slice holds its shape and the filling isn’t super runny or watery.

Can I use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe?

Either fresh or frozen blueberries will work in this recipe—the only difference is that the pot might take longer to come to a boil if you use frozen berries. In fact, frozen blueberries are usually picked when fully ripe and frozen soon after harvest, so they’re often more flavorful than fresh berries in the grocery store.

Why use wild blueberries in cobbler?

As explained by Bon Appétit, wild blueberries are sweeter and more flavorful, giving them more “blueberry” flavor than regular blueberries that are often more watery and more likely to be tart. They’re hard to find fresh, so looking for them in your grocery store’s freezer section is usually your best option.

Can I use a store-bought pie crust?

Yes! You can use premade refrigerated pie crust like Pillsbury by simply following the recipe as written. However, if you use a homemade pie crust, you can really take the flavor to the next level.

Why parbake the bottom crust?

Parbaking (prebaking) the empty bottom crust before adding the filling gives it a “head start” on baking so that it doesn’t get soggy once the juicy filling is added. Simply put the crust in the pan, poke some holes with a fork to prevent air bubbles from forming, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-6 minutes.

Can I make this blueberry cobbler with pie crust on the top and bottom instead of a lattice top?

Yes! You can definitely turn this into a double crust blueberry cobbler recipe—just make sure to cut slits in the top crust for the steam to escape, as well as to increase the cornstarch to 4 Tablespoons since not as much moisture will have a chance to evaporate out of the filling.

Why are there pieces of pie crust in the blueberry filling?

The small pieces of pie crust in the blueberry filling are known as dumplings, and they’re very traditional in old-fashioned, southern-style cobblers. In addition to adding texture, they also help thicken the filling—although I recommend adding some, they aren’t absolutely required in the recipe.

Can I freeze leftover blueberry cobbler with pie crust?

Yes! Once the cobbler has cooled completely, wrap it tightly or transfer it to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Warm individual servings in the microwave, or reheat larger portions in a 350°F oven until heated through.

Other Pie Crust Cobbler Recipes

If you liked this recipe, try other versions of this classic southern-style dessert:

Blackberry Cobbler with Pie Crust – With a top and bottom crust, as well as strips in the middle, this has plenty of texture.

Strawberry Cobbler with Pie Crust – The juicy berries turn bright when they they bake, making this dessert very eye-catching.

Peach Cobbler with Frozen Peaches and Pie Crust – A lattice top and crust dumplings give this recipe an old-fashioned feel.

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Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries

Parnell The Chef — Wed, 17 May 2023 07:06:20 +0000

My mixed berry pie with frozen berries recipe is easy and delicious. By combining strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries and using premade crust, this simple dessert plays on the strengths and minimizes the weaknesses of the fruits, the end result being one of the best pies ever. If you want to learn how to make mixed berry pie with frozen berries, keep reading!

Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Mixed Berries Ingredients

My mixed berry pie with frozen mixed berries recipe is easy because it only has a few ingredients:

Frozen Berries – 24 oz (strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries)

White Sugar – 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (250g). I know that this is a very specific amount of sugar, so if you want to round up to 1 1/4 cup white sugar, feel free.

Lemon Juice – 1 Tablespoon

Cornstarch – 8 Tablespoons

Salt – 1/8 teaspoon

Pie Crusts – 2, 9-inch pie crusts

*Extra Sugar – 2 Tablespoons white sugar to sprinkle on top of the pie

My mixed berry pie with frozen berries has strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries, so it’s full of flavor all on its own–but it’s great with ice cream, too!

How to Make a Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries

Learning how to make mixed berry pie with frozen berries is easy. You just have to follow a few, simple steps:

Get the Pie Crust Ready (Premade or Homemade)

Before you start the recipe, make sure your pie crusts are ready to go. As stated above, you can use either premade from the store or homemade–I made my own crust using my oil and melted butter pie crust recipe, but you can use your favorite recipe.

Thaw the Frozen Berries

The first step in making the mixed berry pie filling is thawing the berries. As explained above, I thawed my berries in the microwave, but you can also thaw the frozen berries in the refrigerator or in cold water.

Parbake the Bottom Crust

While the berries thaw / cool down, use this time to parbake the bottom crust. By partially baking the bottom crust, it’s much less likely to get soggy. Here’s how to parbake the bottom crust.

Make the Mixed Berry Filling

Once the berries are thawed (and if defrosted in the microwave, at around room temperature), making the filling is easy: simply add the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt to the berries and stir to combine. That’s it!

Pour the Filling into the Bottom Crust

When the ingredients are thoroughly combined, pour the filling into the bottom crust. Then, use your spoon to distribute the berries and juices evenly.

Add the Top Crust

Next, put the top crust on top of the pie. See the video at the end of this article for tips on how to put a top crust on a pie.

Once the pie crust is on top of the pie, cut off any excessively-overhanging crust and then crimp the edges so that the juice doesn’t boil out from the sides while the pie bakes.

Cut Slits In The Top Crust

Once the top crust is on the pie, don’t forget to cut slits in the top so that steam can escape.

Sprinkle On Extra Sugar

The final step before putting the mixed berry pie in the oven is sprinkling the top with 2 Tablespoons of sugar. While optional, this sugar gives a touch of extra sweetness and crunch that’s very nice.

Bake the Pie

Bake the pie at 350F, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes. The pie I made in the video was in the oven for 55 minutes, but I would recommend checking your pie at the 45-minute mark since every oven is different.

Cool the Pie

Resist the temptation to cut into the pie right away; instead, let it cool for at least 1-2 hours, 3-4 hours even better, so that the juices can thicken. If you cut the pie too soon, the mix berry filling will be runny.

Serve

Enjoy the pie!

My easy mixed berry pie recipe with frozen berries is the perfect summer dessert.

Mixed Berry Pie Recipe FAQ’s

What to Serve with Mixed Berry Pie

Although this mixed berry pie with frozen berries is delicious enough to eat on its own, you could also serve it with:

Whipped Cream – A bit of whipped cream cuts through the sweetness and adds a nice, soft texture. If you’ve never made homemade whipped cream before, I suggest you try my recipe.

Cool Whip – If you prefer whipped topping, it would be great on this pie as well.

Ice Cream – There’s nothing like pie and ice cream.

How Long to Cook Mixed Berry Pie

Cook your mixed berry pie at 350F, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes. Although I baked mine for 55 minutes, I recommend checking your pie after 45 minutes just in case.

How to Store a Mixed Berry Pie

Once the pie is fully cooled, keep it in the refrigerator, uncovered, so that the trapped moisture doesn’t make the crust soggy. The pie should be good for 2-3 days before getting soggy.

Can You Freeze Mixed Berry Pie?

Yes! For best results, assemble the pie (without the sugar sprinkle) in a disposable pan and then freeze it unbaked. When you want to bake it, take it directly from the freezer to the oven without thawing and bake.

Do You Need to Thaw the Frozen Berries Before Making the Pie?

Yes! Unlike my old-fashioned cobbler recipes in which cooking the filling on the stove allows you to start with frozen fruit, you need to thaw the berries when you make the filling for this pie.

Can You Make This Pie with a Different Combination of Berries?

Yes! The famous Marie Callender’s Razzleberry Pie combines blackberries, raspberries, and apples, so you can definitely create your own mix of berries. I recommend at least 3 berries: strawberries, blueberries, and at least one sour berry like blackberries or raspberries.

If you want to make a triple berry pie, I recommend equal parts strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Honestly, there are a lot of possibilities, so if you try something different, let me know how it turns out!

Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries Recipe Variation

If you want to try other versions of this mixed berry pie, here are a few ideas:

Strawberry and Blueberry Pie – I’ve made mixed berry desserts with 1/2 strawberries and 1/2 blueberries, and I really liked how they turned out.

Mixed Berry Pie with Crumble topping – Dorothy from CrazyForCrust.com has a mixed berry pie with crumble topping recipe that adds even more texture to this dessert.

More Pie with Frozen Fruit Recipes

If you liked the ease of using frozen fruit in this pie recipe, you’ll want to check out these recipes:

Strawberry Pie with Frozen Strawberries – The bright red filling makes this pie perfect for the 4th of July.

Peach Pie with Frozen Peaches – Make this southern summertime classic at any time of the year!

Other Berry Dessert Recipes

If you like anything with berries, here are some other recipes you’re sure to enjoy, too:

Blackberry Cobbler with Pie Crust – My version of the old-fashioned southern classic is super easy.

Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries Recipe Directions

YouTube Video Tutorial

Be sure to watch my YouTube video tutorial:

My Mixed Berry Pie with Frozen Berries Recipe is easy and delicious!

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