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Strawberry Cobbler

by Ally Tjoelker · This post may contain affiliate links ·

This strawberry cobbler is an easy summer dessert recipe that combines fresh-picked strawberries with a creamy batter to make a delicious one-skillet dessert.

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This strawberry cobbler is an easy summer dessert recipe that combines fresh-picked strawberries with a creamy batter to make a delicious one-skillet dessert.

This skillet strawberry cobbler is an easy dessert recipe perfect for the summertime. Made with freshly picked strawberries baked in a sweet batter, this strawberry dessert is the perfect easy treat to make on a summer night or for a Fourth of July cookout.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Easy Dessert
  • Kid-Friendly

Ingredients & Substitutions

Ingredients for Strawberry Cobbler
  • Strawberries - Freshly picked strawberries add delicious, sweet flavor to the recipe. You can use frozen berries as well.
  • Sugar - Cane sugar brings out the sweetness of the berries and is also in the batter to give the dessert sweet flavor.
  • Butter - A stick of butter gives the dish rich flavor.
  • Flour - Use regular flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Baking Powder - Baking powder helps the cobbler to rise when baking.
  • Salt - Salt enhances the flavors.
  • Milk - Milk helps make the batter portion of the recipe.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

Kitchen Tools & Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl - A mixing bowl is necessary to mix the ingredients together in.
  • Whisk - A whisk helps to mix the batter ingredients together.
  • Cast Iron Skillet - A cast iron skillet is the perfect dish to make this recipe in.

How to Make Strawberry Cobbler

Step 1. Add the strawberries and 1 TBS sugar to a small bowl

Step 1. Add the strawberries and 1 TBS sugar to a bowl.

Step 2. Stir to combine the sugar and berries

Step 2. Stir to combine.

Step 3. Add the dry ingredients for the batter to a separate bowl

Step 3. Add the dry ingredients for the batter to a bowl.

Step 4. Whisk to combine the dry ingredients

Step 4. Whisk to combine.

Step 5. Pour milk into the bowl

Step 5. Pour the milk into the bowl.

Step 6. Mix the milk into the dry ingredients

Step 6. Mix the milk into the dry ingredients to form a creamy batter.

Step 7. Melt the butter in a skillet in the oven

Step 7. Melt the butter in the skillet in the oven.

Step 8. Pour the batter into the skillet with the butter

Step 8. Pour the batter into the skillet.

Step 9. Scoop the berries into the skillet with the batter and butter

Step 9. Scoop the berries into the skillet.

Step 10. Bake the cobbler in the oven

Step 10. Bake the cobbler.

Recipe Serving Suggestions

This recipe makes about 6 servings of strawberry cobbler. We like the serve the dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top.

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This strawberry cobbler is an easy summer dessert recipe that combines fresh-picked strawberries with a creamy batter to make a delicious one-skillet dessert.

Expert Tips & Variations

  • Make ahead cobbler. Prepare this dessert ahead of time by slicing the berries and preparing the batter. When you are ready to make it, melt the butter, assemble the dish and bake.
  • Add more berries. Make this dish even more flavorful by adding more fresh fruit like blueberries and raspberries.

How to Store Strawberry Cobbler

  • Refrigerator - in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

Can you use frozen strawberries for strawberry cobbler?

Yes! Simply allow the frozen berries to thaw before mixing with sugar to bake the cobbler.

Can you make gluten-free strawberry cobbler?

You can make this recipe gluten-free by using an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend in place of regular flour.

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This strawberry cobbler is an easy summer dessert recipe that combines fresh-picked strawberries with a creamy batter to make a delicious one-skillet dessert.

Strawberry Cobbler

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This strawberry cobbler is an easy summer dessert recipe that combines fresh-picked strawberries with a creamy batter to make a delicious one-skillet dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups strawberries
  • ½ cup + 1 Tablespoon cane sugar, divided
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cut the strawberries into halves and quarters and add to a bowl with 1 Tablespoon sugar.
  3. Stir to combine the sugar and berries.
  4. In a medium-size bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup cane sugar.
  5. Use a whisk to combine the ingredients.
  6. Pour 1 cup milk into the bowl and whisk until the mixture is a smooth batter.
  7. Place a stick of butter in the cast iron skillet and place the skillet in the oven.
  8. Allow the butter to melt.
  9. When the butter is melted, remove the skillet from the oven.
  10. Pour the batter into the skillet. (Do not mix the batter into the butter)
  11. Use a spoon to scoop the strawberries into the skillet on top of the batter, but do not mix them into the batter.
  12. Place the skillet back into the oven and bake the cobbler for 30-35 minutes at 375 degrees.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 473mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 4g
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