Description
Homemade strawberry cobbler delivers pure Southern comfort with juicy berries nestled beneath a golden, buttery crust. Sweet summer memories dance across each delightful spoonful, inviting you to savor a classic dessert that celebrates seasonal freshness and pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 9 tablespoons (120g) unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, establishing an optimal temperature for even baking and perfect texture development.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine strawberries with sugar, allowing them to release their vibrant juices and intensify their natural sweetness for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Place butter in a 13×9-inch baking dish and transfer to the preheated oven, letting it melt completely and create a luxurious golden base for the cobbler.
- Craft the batter by whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining sugar in a separate bowl, ensuring smooth incorporation of dry ingredients.
- Gently introduce milk and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined, maintaining a slightly thick yet pourable consistency.
- Carefully extract the hot buttered baking dish from the oven, then delicately pour the prepared batter directly over the melted butter without disturbing the liquid’s arrangement.
- Artfully distribute the macerated strawberries across the batter’s surface, strategically leaving behind any excess liquid to prevent potential sogginess.
- Return the assembled cobbler to the oven, baking for 55-60 minutes until the surface transforms into a gloriously golden-brown landscape with bubbling edges.
- After removing from the oven, allow the cobbler to rest and settle for a minimum of 15 minutes, enabling the flavors to harmonize and the texture to stabilize before serving.
Notes
- Swap strawberries with seasonal fruits like peaches, blueberries, or mixed berries for variety and year-round enjoyment.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this dessert celiac-friendly and accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Allow extra resting time after baking to let the cobbler set and develop deeper flavor complexity, which enhances overall taste and texture.
- Reduce sugar by half and use fresh, ripe strawberries to maintain natural sweetness while creating a lighter dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg