Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
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Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Description
Strawberry Cobbler balances a fresh strawberry filling with sugar, lemon juice, flour, almond or vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, creating a syrupy fruit base. The topping is a biscuit-like dough made from flour, baking powder, salt, cold diced butter, and buttermilk or heavy cream. The dough is shaped and layered over the filling, brushed with melted butter, and sprinkled with coarse sugar for a lightly crisp finish.
When baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30-35 minutes, the crust turns golden brown while the strawberry filling bubbles underneath. The result is a dessert that combines a warm, juicy fruit interior with a flaky, tender crust. Serving it with vanilla ice cream adds creamy contrast, and optional toppings like whipped cream or strawberry sauce can complement the dish further.
The recipe also allows variations with other berries like blackberries or blueberries, or a mix of berries. Brushing the crust with buttermilk or butter before baking encourages a golden color and slight crunch on top, enhancing both appearance and texture.
Ingredients
for the strawberry filling
- 4 cups strawberries sliced
- ⅔ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon fresh-squeezed juice
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
- salt pinch
for the cobbler topping
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons butter diced, cold
- ½ cup buttermilk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter or buttermilk, melted
- ¼ cup sugar or regular granulated sugar, coarse
- vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or baking dish.
prepare the filling
- In a large bowl combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, flour, almond (or vanilla) extract, and salt. Stir together. Transfer to prepared baking dish or skillet.
prepare the cobbler topping
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine flour mixture and butter and pulse in a food processor (or cut using forks or a pastry cutter) until fine crumbs form.
- Add buttermilk (or cream) and pulse (or stir) until a soft dough forms.
put it together
- Using floured hands, gently pat handfuls of dough to 1/4 inch thickness and arrange on top of the strawberry filling.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Brushing the dough with buttermilk or melted butter before baking promotes a golden crust.
- Sprinkling coarse or granulated sugar on top adds subtle crunch and a decorative touch.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.
- Optional toppings include strawberry sauce or whipped cream to enhance the dessert further.
- Berries can be substituted or combined, such as blackberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 520mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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