Best Strawberry Cobbler
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Best Strawberry Cobbler
Description
The Best Strawberry Cobbler begins by cooking fresh strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and zest until the berries release juices and the mixture thickens with cornstarch and water slurry. This cooking process intensifies the strawberry flavor while providing a slightly thickened, glossy filling. The lemon components add brightness that complements the sweetness of the fruit.
The topping is a biscuit-like dough made by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, cutting in cold butter to create coarse crumbs, then stirred with buttermilk to form a soft dough. Spoonfuls of this dough are dropped over the hot berry filling before baking. The topping bakes to a golden color, offering a contrast in texture and a mildly sweet, buttery flavor.
This cobbler is served warm and pairs nicely with whipped cream or ice cream, making it a comforting dessert that showcases seasonal strawberries. It is suitable for family gatherings or casual dinners where a simple fruit dessert is desired.
Ingredients
Cobbler:
- 24 oz strawberry fresh
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- lemon zest of 1
- lemon juice of 1
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup butter finely cubed, cold
- 1/2 cup buttermilk cold
Instructions
Cobbler:
- Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with some butter and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl until dissolved and stir the slurry into the fruit mixture.
- Bring to a boil, cook, and stir for 2-4 minutes or until thickened.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls on top of the hot berry mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm, topped with whipped topping or ice cream.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 676 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 676kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 109g | 36% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 66g | 132% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 192mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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