Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe (Magic Batter Method)

Close up view of strawberry cobbler in a baking dish.

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Easy Strawberry Cobbler Recipe (Magic Batter Method)

My strawberry cobbler recipe is packed with juicy, sugar-coated berries and a magic self-crusting batter that rises around the fruit as it bakes. With just 7 simple ingredients and 1 hour, it's one of my favorite easy strawberry desserts to make all summer!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 358kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

13x9 baking dish

Ingredients

1 stick butter unsalted
1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup sugar divided
1 cup milk
2 pounds strawberries hulled

Instructions

Place a stick of butter in a 9x13 dish. Place it in the oven and turn the oven on to 350 degrees F. Let the butter melt in the dish while the oven preheats.
While the oven is preheating, hull and slice the strawberries into quarters. Place them in a large bowl and sprinkle ½ cup of sugar over them. Stir to coat the strawberries. Allow them to sit while the other steps are being prepped.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and the remaining 1 cup sugar. Stir in the cup of milk.
Once the butter has melted, remove the dish from the oven and pour in the batter.
Top the batter with the sugar coated strawberries.
Bake the cobbler for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sides are bubbling.
Remove the cobbler from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before topping with the optional toppings of ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Hull the strawberries first. I usually use a paring knife — cut around and down the stem of the berry, and then cut them into quarters.
Melting the butter in the baking dish also greases it. No need for any extra butter or nonstick cooking spray!
Pour the batter over the melted butter without stirring for the best rise and texture. Then, gently top with the macerated strawberries. This layering technique allows the batter to rise around the fruit as it bakes to create the perfect cobbler consistency.
Let it cool before slicing. The extra resting time gives the juices a chance to thicken, making it much easier to scoop and serve.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, warm single servings in the microwave in 30-second bursts, or heat the whole dish in the oven at 300 degrees F for 10-15 minutes. Or just eat it cold!

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