Description
Sweet Southern strawberry cobbler brings summer’s juicy magic right to your dessert plate. Homemade comfort blends buttery crust with ripe berries, promising pure Southern hospitality in every delightful spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Baking and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
Flavor and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously butter a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into uniform pieces, ensuring each berry is evenly cut for consistent baking.
- Toss the strawberries with lemon juice, brown sugar, and spread them in a single layer across the prepared baking dish, creating an even fruit base.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined and free of lumps.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract, stirring until a smooth, silky batter forms.
- Melt the unsalted butter and gently pour it over the strawberry layer, creating a rich, golden foundation.
- Pour the prepared batter evenly over the buttered strawberries, using a spatula to spread it to the edges of the dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top turns a beautiful golden brown and the fruit bubbles around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the cobbler rest for 15 minutes, allowing the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent Southern dessert experience.
Notes
- Slice strawberries consistently for even baking and attractive presentation, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size.
- Consider swapping white sugar with coconut sugar or honey for a more natural sweetness that adds depth to the dessert.
- Mix cornstarch with the fruit to prevent excess liquid and create a thicker, more stable filling that won’t become watery.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blends to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg