Description
This classic Strawberry Cobbler recipe combines fresh, juicy strawberries macerated in sugar with a tender, buttery biscuit topping baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a comforting dessert served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or on its own, this cobbler highlights the vibrant flavor of strawberries with a simple yet delicious homemade batter.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Filling
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
Batter
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Other
- 9 tablespoons (120g) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the cobbler.
- Macerate Strawberries: In a large bowl, combine the hulled and halved strawberries with 1/3 cup of sugar. Stir well and set aside to allow the strawberries to release their juices and become sweeter naturally.
- Melt Butter: Place 9 tablespoons of unsalted butter into a 13×9-inch baking dish. Put the dish into the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the butter has completely melted.
- Prepare Batter: While the butter melts, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining 2/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl. Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring just until combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender batter.
- Assemble 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 on top of the batter, ensuring to leave any excess strawberry juice behind in the bowl.
- Bake: Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the batter is golden brown and the strawberry juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 15 minutes before serving to help the juices set. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious finish.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe, fresh strawberries for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Maceration is key to releasing natural strawberry juices; avoid skipping this step.
- Do not stir after pouring batter over melted butter—the layering creates the cobbler’s unique texture.
- Allowing the cobbler to cool slightly lets the filling set, preventing it from being too runny when served.
- Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
