Description
Indulge in the sweet, comforting flavors of summer with this delightful Strawberry Cobbler. This classic dessert combines juicy, fresh strawberries with a golden, buttery crust for a perfect balance of fruity and rich flavors. Easy to prepare and sure to please, this cobbler is an ideal dessert for family gatherings or summer picnics.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds (900g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
- 9 tablespoons (120g) unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your oven is at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake the cobbler.
- Macerate strawberries: In a large bowl, combine the hulled and halved strawberries with ⅓ cup of sugar. Stir well and set aside. This process, called maceration, allows the strawberries to release their juices and become sweeter.
- Melt 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 is completely melted.
- Prepare batter: While the butter is melting, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and remaining ⅔ cup of sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Assemble cobbler: Carefully remove the baking dish with melted butter from the oven. Pour the prepared batter over the melted butter. Do not stir. Then, spoon the macerated strawberries over the batter, leaving any excess liquid in the bowl.
- Bake: Place the cobbler in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. The cobbler is done when 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. This cooling time helps the juices to set. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- To hull strawberries easily, use a small paring knife or a strawberry huller tool.
- Don’t worry if some butter floats to the top during baking; it will reabsorb as the cobbler finishes cooking.
- For less sweet strawberries, consider doubling the sugar used for maceration.
- A large cast-iron skillet can be used instead of a baking dish.
- To prevent oven spills, place a baking sheet under the cobbler while it bakes.
- Allowing the cobbler to cool is crucial for the proper setting of the juices and easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
