Description
This classic Strawberry Cobbler recipe features fresh strawberries macerated with sugar and topped with a light, fluffy batter baked to golden perfection. It combines juicy, sweet berries with a buttery crust for a delightful dessert that’s perfect served warm, especially when paired with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
Batter
- 2¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- â…” cup (133g) granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups (300ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Other
- 9 tablespoons (120g) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the ideal temperature for baking the cobbler.
- Macerate strawberries: In a large bowl, mix the hulled and halved strawberries with â…“ cup of granulated sugar. Stir well and let sit so the strawberries release their juices and sweeten.
- Melt the butter: Place the unsalted butter in a 13×9-inch baking dish and put it in the oven for about 10 minutes until fully melted.
- Prepare the batter: While the butter melts, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining â…” cup sugar in a bowl. Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Assemble the cobbler: Carefully take the baking dish with melted butter out of the oven. Pour the prepared batter over the butter without stirring. Spoon the macerated strawberries evenly over the batter, leaving excess liquid behind.
- Bake the cobbler: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes until the cobbler’s batter is golden brown and strawberry juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Let the cobbler cool for 15 minutes to help the juices set. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir the batter after pouring it over the melted butter; this allows a crisp crust to form at the bottom.
- Macerating the strawberries enhances sweetness and juiciness, resulting in a more flavorful cobbler.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Letting the cobbler cool slightly helps prevent burning your tongue and allows it to set perfectly.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk with vegan alternatives.
