Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter-Blueberry Cobbler is one of those surprising Southern desserts that makes you stop and say, “Now that’s different!” This twist on his Classic Berry Cobbler combines the tart-sweet punch of fresh blueberries with a splash of brandy — the only difference here is the melt-in-your-mouth crust infused with peanut butter. It’s rich, bold, and full of signature Cajun flair—just like Justin himself.
The peanut butter melts into the batter, giving the cobbler a warm, nutty depth that perfectly complements the juicy fruit filling. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cobbler is a showstopper whether it’s the height of summer or the middle of the holidays.
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Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter-Blueberry Cobbler
Justin Wilson’s Peanut Butter-Blueberry Cobbler
Photo by Brent Hofacker via Adobe Stock
A rich and unexpected cobbler recipe featuring juicy blueberries, a splash of brandy, and a tender crust with subtle nuttiness thanks to a bit of peanut butter melted into the batter.
SERVINGS: 8-10
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine or butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 6 cups of fresh blueberries, picked over for stems
- 1 cup of brandy
- For the Crust:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine or butter, softened
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pineapple juice or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter melted in 1 cup of boiling water (or substitute with another 3/4 cup of juice)
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- To make the filling, melt the margarine in a large saucepan over a medium fire. Stir in the sugar, flour, and salt and mix well. Add the blueberries and brandy, mix well, and heat thoroughly until all the alcohol is cooked off, about 10 minutes.
- Pour into a buttered deep 9x12-inch baking or casserole dish and set aside.
- Cream the margarine with the sugar in a medium-size mixing bowl to prepare the crust. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add the juice and melted peanut butter and mix well.
- Pour the batter over the blueberry mixture and bake until golden brown, about 1 hour.
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