Description
This delightful Strawberry Cobbler recipe features a buttery, golden-brown crust baked to perfection over sweet, juicy strawberries. Easy to prepare and perfect for dessert or a special treat, this classic Southern-style cobbler combines fresh strawberries with a simple, tender batter for a luscious and comforting fruit dessert.
Ingredients
Strawberry Mixture
- 4 cups strawberries, capped and sliced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Batter
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar, divided (1 cup for batter, ¼ cup for strawberries)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Melt Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the oven as it preheats to melt the butter fully.
- Prepare Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and ¼ cup of granulated sugar, stirring gently to evenly coat them. Set this mixture aside to macerate.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup of granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients to form the cobbler batter, mixing thoroughly but gently.
- Remove Butter: Carefully take the baking dish with the melted butter out of the oven, ensuring the butter is evenly spread across the dish.
- Pour Batter: Slowly pour the prepared batter over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring, allowing the butter to naturally mix as it bakes.
- Add Strawberries: Evenly spread the sugared strawberries over the top of the batter. Do not stir. The batter will rise over the strawberries during baking, creating a beautiful cobbler texture.
- Bake Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the center of the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the batter is golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for about 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to set. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Using fresh, ripe strawberries enhances the flavor and sweetness of the cobbler.
- Do not stir the batter and strawberries after assembling; the unique texture depends on baking them without mixing.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American