Introduction
Mixed-berry cobbler is one of those desserts that instantly brings back memories of cozy kitchens, family dinners, and cold nights warmed by the oven. In winter, frozen or fresh berries bake into syrupy goodness under buttery toppings that fill the room with a sweet aroma. This collection of recipes gives you plenty of ways to bake that nostalgic comfort into every pan you pull from the oven.
1. Classic Old-Fashioned Mixed-Berry Cobbler
A simple, no-fuss cobbler that tastes like something your grandparents might have made.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries (fresh or frozen): 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Unsalted butter (melted): 1/4 cup
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter over berries, leaving a few gaps.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and juices bubble.
How to Serve It
Let it rest 10 minutes, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
2. Cast-Iron Skillet Winter Berry Cobbler
Using a cast-iron skillet gives this cobbler a slightly crisp edge and a cozy farmhouse feel.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon zest: 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Cold unsalted butter (cubed): 1/4 cup
- Milk: 2/3 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
- Toss berries with brown sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest; spread in skillet.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until just combined.
- Drop dollops of dough over berries.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is browned and filling bubbles.
How to Serve It
Serve straight from the skillet with a big spoon and scoops of ice cream.
3. Brown-Sugar Crumble Mixed-Berry Cobbler
This version blends cobbler and crisp, with a crumbly, sweet topping.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 5 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 3 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup
- Rolled oats: 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Cold unsalted butter (cubed): 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle crumble evenly over berries.
- Bake 35–45 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is thick.
How to Serve It
Serve with vanilla ice cream and a dusting of powdered sugar.
4. Buttermilk Biscuit-Topped Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Buttermilk biscuits sit on top like soft pillows, soaking in berry juices.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1.5 cups
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Cold butter (cubed): 1/3 cup
- Buttermilk: 3/4 cup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter a 9-inch round or square dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- For biscuits, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in buttermilk just until dough comes together.
- Pat dough and cut rounds or scoop spoonfuls over berries.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until biscuits are golden and berries bubble.
How to Serve It
Brush biscuit tops with a little melted butter and sprinkle with coarse sugar before serving.
5. Vanilla-Almond Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Almond and vanilla add a bakery-style aroma that fills the whole kitchen.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Granulated sugar (topping): 1/4 cup
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
- Almond extract: 1/2 tsp
- Sliced almonds: 1/3 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla; spread in dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and topping sugar.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and almond extract until just combined.
- Spread batter over berries and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and set.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
6. Oatmeal Topping Mixed-Berry Cobbler
The oat topping brings a cozy, granola-like crunch.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Rolled oats: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Melted butter: 1/3 cup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter until crumbs form.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over berries.
- Bake 30–40 minutes, until topping is crisp and filling bubbles.
How to Serve It
Pair with Greek yogurt or whipped cream for a cozy dessert or brunch.
7. Brown-Butter Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Brown butter adds a nutty undertone that makes this cobbler feel extra special.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place butter in a 9×9-inch dish and melt in the oven until golden and fragrant.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; set aside.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour batter over hot brown butter without stirring, then spoon berries on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until puffed and golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream to catch all the brown-butter edges.
8. Gingerbread Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Spices in the topping give this cobbler gingerbread cookie vibes.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Brown sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Ground ginger: 1 tsp
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Molasses: 2 tbsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss berries with brown sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; add to dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in molasses, milk, and melted butter until combined.
- Spread batter over berries.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is set and lightly browned.
How to Serve It
Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.
9. Lemon-Zest Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Lemon zest makes the berries taste brighter and more lively.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon zest: 1 tsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8 or 9×9-inch dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until just combined.
- Spread batter over berries.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until lightly golden and bubbling.
How to Serve It
Serve with lemon sorbet or plain ice cream for a bright finish.
10. Cardamom Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Cardamom adds a lightly floral spice that feels cozy yet unique.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Ground cardamom: 1/2 tsp
- Cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until combined.
- Drop batter over berries in rustic spoonfuls.
- Bake 30–40 minutes, until topping is firm and golden.
How to Serve It
Serve with vanilla or cardamom ice cream for an extra touch.
11. Whole-Wheat Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Whole-wheat flour gives the topping a hearty, homey flavor.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Whole-wheat flour: 3/4 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until combined.
- Spoon batter over berries.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until topping is browned and filling bubbles.
How to Serve It
Serve with yogurt or lightly sweetened whipped cream.
12. Maple-Sweetened Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Maple syrup adds a cozy winter sweetness that fits cold evenings.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Maple syrup: 1/4 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
- Maple syrup (for brushing): 1–2 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss berries with maple syrup, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
- Stir in milk and melted butter.
- Spread batter over berries.
- Brush topping with a little maple syrup.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
How to Serve It
Serve with vanilla ice cream or cinnamon whipped cream.
13. Pecan-Streusel Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Pecan streusel brings crunch and a hint of toasted nuttiness.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 2/3 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
Streusel:
- Chopped pecans: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/3 cup
- Flour: 1/4 cup
- Melted butter: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter for the base batter.
- Spread batter over berries.
- Combine streusel ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and set.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with vanilla or butter pecan ice cream.
14. Honey-Vanilla Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Honey and vanilla bring a gentle floral sweetness.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Honey: 1/4 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1.5 tsp
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch dish.
- Toss berries with honey, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Spread batter over berries.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with a little extra honey when serving and add whipped cream.
15. Cranberry-Mixed Berry Winter Cobbler
Cranberries add tartness and a festive winter color.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 3 cups
- Fresh or frozen cranberries: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Orange zest: 1 tsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium dish.
- Toss berries and cranberries with sugar, cornstarch, and orange zest; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until combined.
- Spoon batter over fruit.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
How to Serve It
Serve with orange-scented whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
16. Apple-Mixed Berry Cobbler
Apples add extra body and sweetness to the berry filling.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 3 cups
- Apples (peeled, sliced): 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch dish.
- Toss berries and apples with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter.
- Drop batter in spoonfuls over fruit.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is thick.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
17. Individual Ramekin Mixed-Berry Cobblers
Mini cobblers feel personal and charming for winter dinner parties.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 6–8 ramekins and place on a baking sheet.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; divide among ramekins.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk and melted butter.
- Spoon batter over each ramekin of berries.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until tops are golden and fillings bubble.
How to Serve It
Serve each ramekin with a small scoop of ice cream right on top.
18. Gluten-Friendly Mixed-Berry Cobbler (Almond Flour Topping)
Almond flour creates a tender, slightly nutty topping.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Almond flour: 1.5 cups
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup
- Eggs: 2
- Melted butter or coconut oil: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar.
- Whisk eggs, melted butter or oil, and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients.
- Drop batter over berries in dollops.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until topping is set and lightly golden.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with ice cream or dairy-free whipped topping.
19. Extra-Juicy Frozen Berry Cobbler
Frozen berries keep this cobbler easy and perfect for pantry-style winter baking.
Ingredients
- Frozen mixed berries (unthawed): 5 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 3 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch dish.
- Toss frozen berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Spoon batter over berries.
- Bake 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden and filling bubbles thickly.
How to Serve It
Let it cool slightly so the filling sets, then serve warm with ice cream.
20. Quick Pantry Mixed-Berry Cobbler
This is a fast cobbler you can throw together with basic pantry items and a bag of berries.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries (fresh or frozen): 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Granulated sugar (for batter): 1/3 cup
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Vegetable oil or melted butter: 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; add to dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and batter sugar.
- Stir in milk and oil or melted butter.
- Pour batter over berries.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
How to Serve It
Serve with vanilla or berry ice cream and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
21. Warm Spiced Mixed-Berry Cobbler
Cinnamon and nutmeg make this cobbler smell like a winter holiday dessert.
Ingredients
- Mixed berries: 4 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup
- Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup
- Melted butter: 1/4 cup
- Cinnamon sugar (for sprinkling): 1–2 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium dish.
- Toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice; spread in dish.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir in milk and melted butter until combined.
- Spread batter over berries and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and aromatic.
How to Serve It
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or spiced whipped cream.
Conclusion
Winter mixed-berry cobbler is one of those desserts that never really goes out of style. With these cozy variations, you can bake a pan that matches your mood—extra crunchy, gently spiced, bright with citrus, or loaded with oats and nuts. Save a few favorites, share them with friends or family, and keep coming back whenever you crave something warm and nostalgic from the oven.
