This Strawberry Cobbler Recipe is a classic southern dessert. Sweet and tart with a cake-like topping. It’s the perfect summer treat!
Oh how I love this time of year when fresh fruit is in season and I can make goodies from the things I pick in the garden. I look forward to this and it is what gets me through the harsh winters up here in North Idaho.
I particularly love making cobbler because of just how easy it is to make. In go the berries and then top with the batter, which bakes into this deliciously sweet cake-like layer that compliments the baked strawberries so well. Check it out!
Because of its ease, it is the perfect treat to bake up for a holiday celebration. Fortunately, there are 3 great holidays throughout the summer + all of the weekends full of beautiful weather to get you outside.
This cobbler is my “go-to” when it comes to potlucks and summer gatherings. It is always the first to vanish from the buffet table and everyone asks for the recipe. I know you’ll love it as much as we do!
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Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use frozen strawberries?
You can, just thaw them and pat them dry before continuing with the recipe. Frozen berries tend to cook out a lot more moisture – so the cobbler may be more soggy when using frozen vs fresh.
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Tips for finding the best strawberries
- buy local whenever possible – this will give you the best/freshest berries
- look for red all the way to the top. If there is white at the top – the insides are white too. White strawberry tops yield less flavor.
- visit a pick your own berry farm – these make for a great family experience. The kids love it.
- shop the farmers market – the next-best thing to pick your own, still local and fresh – with all the work cut out for you
- look for light colored seeds – if they are dark brown and dried up – the berry probably is too.
- if you live in a place where strawberry fields are in abundance (Southern California) I strongly recommend stopping by the corner fruit stand and picking up a flat of strawberries. (one of my favorite things about growing up there)
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Can I use a gluten-free flour?
I’m not sure just yet. I have been meaning to give this a try but haven’t had a chance. If you do try this, I would recommend using a 1:1 flour like this one as I don’t believe it would require additional ingredients that are typically called for when trying to make baked recipes in a gluten-free version. Please come back & tell me how it turned out.
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Tips for making cobbler
- Swap out strawberries with other fruit and berry varieties – blackberry, blueberry, peach
- Always top with ice cream or whipped topping for the perfect cobbler experience
- Don’t use canned fruit – fresh is best
- If using frozen, thaw first and pat dry with a paper towel
- Can be made in an 8×8 or 9×9 pan – baking time will change slightly so watch closely for browning
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts or top with your favorite ice cream flavor in place of vanilla to change it up.
- Serve hot, warm, or room temperature but be sure to let rest for about 20-30 minutes after baking before serving
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how to make strawberry cobbler
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Clean and cut the strawberries and add them to a large bowl.
- Add the flour, ¼ cup sugar, and vanilla to the strawberries and toss to coat, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the butter into pieces and blend it into the flour mixture until small crumbles form.
- Gradually add in the milk and stir after each addition until well combined.
- Add the strawberries to the prepared baking dish.
- Scoop the topping mixture onto the strawberries and spread slightly, the mixture will be thick but will spread while baking.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whip cream on top.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator.
ingredients for strawberry cobbler
- strawberries cleaned and halved
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
Topping
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- unsalted butter
- milk
What to serve with strawberry cobbler?
Because we typically serve this cobbler at a potluck – we usually like to pair it with all our favorite grilling dishes. Anything we would serve at a backyard bbq is the perfect main or side dish to this cobbler. Here are some of our favorites…
- baby back ribs
- sea salt garlic corn on the cob
- potato salad
- strawberry jello salad
- grilled pork chops
- easy fruit salad
- garlic butter salmon
- grilled chicken wings
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Products I love when making strawberry cobbler…
This classic southern dessert recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a homemade cobbler before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dessert recipe.
- 9×13 baking dish
- mixing bowls
- strawberries
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- baking powder
- salt
- unsalted butter
- milk
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Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
Strawberries
- 8 cups strawberries cleaned and halved
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Clean and cut the strawberries and add them to a large bowl.
- Add the flour, ¼ cup sugar and vanilla to the strawberries and toss to coat, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut the butter into pieces and blend it into the flour mixture until small crumbles form.
- Gradually add in the milk and stir after each addition until well combined.
- Add the strawberries to the prepared baking dish.
- Scoop the topping mixture onto the strawberries and spread slightly, mixture will be thick but will spread while baking.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whip cream on top.
- Store the leftovers in refrigerator.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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