Description
This classic Strawberry Cobbler recipe features sweet, juicy strawberries macerated with sugar and baked under a tender, golden-brown batter. Perfect for a comforting dessert served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- â…” cup granulated sugar (from total 1 cup)
Wet Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons (120g) unsalted butter
- 1¼ cups (300ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the cobbler evenly.
- Macerate the strawberries: In a large bowl, combine the hulled and halved strawberries with â…“ cup of sugar. Stir well and set aside to let the strawberries release their natural juices and sweeten.
- Melt the butter: Place 9 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a 13×9-inch baking dish. Put the dish in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the butter has fully melted.
- Prepare the batter: Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining â…” cup of sugar in a medium bowl. Add the milk and vanilla extract and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the batter tender.
- Assemble the cobbler: Carefully remove the baking dish with melted butter from the oven. Pour the prepared batter evenly over the melted butter, but do not stir. Spoon the macerated strawberries evenly over the batter, leaving any excess liquid behind.
- Bake: Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. The cobbler is done when the batter is golden brown on top and the strawberry juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Let the cobbler cool for 15 minutes to allow the juices to set. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe, in-season strawberries.
- Do not stir the batter and berries after assembling to create the characteristic cobbler texture and layered look.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- Leftover cobbler can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream for extra richness.
