Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
There’s just something special about a bubbling cobbler coming out of the oven, especially when it’s filled with sweet, juicy strawberries. This Strawberry Cobbler Recipe is one of those no-fuss, crowd-pleasing desserts that feels like summer in every bite. It’s simple, sweet, and perfect for when you’ve got a bunch of fresh berries and not a lot of time.
This is the kind of dessert I grew up with—warm, comforting, and always made with love. The strawberries get tender and syrupy as they bake, and that golden topping? Buttery, crisp around the edges, and soft in the middle. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and you’ve got a dessert that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.
If you love fresh cobblers, be sure to check out some of my other berry desserts. This is the best peach cobbler recipe, the best blueberry muffins with streusel topping, and my strawberry trifle recipe. All of these are crowd-pleasers and family favorites.
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for Fresh Strawberries: During strawberry season, this is the best way to put fresh strawberries to good use—juicy, baked, and full of flavor.
- Pairs with Ice Cream: A warm cobbler with sweet strawberries and a simple vanilla ice cream recipe makes a delicious combination.
- A Southern Favorite: This is the kind of dessert that reminds you of Grandma’s kitchen.
- Sweet and Simple: This is one of those desserts that doesn’t take much effort but still tastes like you’ve been in the kitchen all day.
🛒 Ingredients Needed for Simple Strawberry Cobbler
This is an overview of the ingredients needed for an easy strawberry cobbler recipe, which are simple and easily found in most grocery stores. Please see the printable recipe card at the bottom for more details.
- Strawberries: I prefer to use fresh fruit when they are in season, but frozen strawberries will also work nicely.
- Sugar: White sugar and brown sugar bring out the natural sweetness of the berries and add to the color of the topping.
- Lemon Juice: A little lemon juice brightens things up and keeps the strawberries fresh.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the filling just enough so it’s not runny but still nice and juicy.
- Flour: Gives the topping structure and a soft, biscuit-like texture. I use all-purpose flour.
- Baking Powder: Baking powder gives the topping a slight lift, preventing it from coming out flat or doughy.
- Salt: Just a pinch to balance out all that sweetness.
- Butter: Melted butter gives the topping that rich, buttery taste and golden brown edges. I use salted butter, but unsalted butter will also work.
- Water: Hot water is used to bind this topping together. Not much liquid is needed.
🔪 How to Make This Recipe
There are only a few steps to make this quick strawberry cobbler. This recipe uses frozen or fresh berries for a delicious strawberry dessert. For complete instructions, see the recipe card below.
Step 1: Preheat and Prep. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9″×13″ baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 2: Make the Filling. Toss strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside for 10 min.
Step 3: Combine Dry Topping. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Add Liquids. Stir melted butter and hot water into the dry mix—it’ll form a thick dough.
Step 5: Layer. Pour the strawberry mixture into the dish. Spoon dollops of topping over the berries, gently smoothing to cover.
Step 6: Bake. Bake for 1 hour, or until the topping is golden brown. Let cool slightly; serve with ice cream, if desired.
💭 Pro Tips
- Cover with Sugar: Don’t skip this step, and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. It draws out the juices and helps create that thick, syrupy filling we all love.
- Choose Ripe Berries: The sweeter your strawberries are, the better your cobbler will taste.
- Frozen Berries: I like to make strawberry cobbler with frozen strawberries. Can you freeze strawberries? Yes! During strawberry season, I like to stock up on fresh berries and freeze them for later. Thaw slightly before using.
- Use a Baking Sheet: Place a baking sheet under the baking dish. The cobbler can bubble up and over as it bakes, and nobody wants to scrub baked-on berry juice off the bottom of the oven.
- Serve Warm: Allow the dish to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. This helps the filling thicken up and makes it easier to serve.
Love this fruit cobbler? Be sure to try my Chocolate Cobbler Recipe or my Southern Peach Cobbler with Canned Peaches. Both are easy to make and so good!
❔ Cobbler FAQs
Here are a few FAQs for fresh strawberry cobbler.
Yes. Make sure to thaw and drain them first so your cobbler doesn’t end up too watery. Frozen berries are great when strawberries are out of season. Be sure to check out my recipe for freezing strawberries for freshness.
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat: Place in a 300-degree oven for 10–15 minutes, or microwave for a few seconds.
Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.
A cobbler typically has a cake-like or biscuit-like topping, whereas a crisp uses oats or streusel for crunch.
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Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Ingredients
Strawberry Filling
- 6 cups strawberries sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch
Topping
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 stick butter melted
- ⅓ cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir well and let it sit for about 10 minutes while you mix the topping.
- Combine Dry Topping: In a medium bowl, stir the flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt well.
- Add Liquids: Using a fork, mix butter and water into the flour mixture. Stir well. The mixture will be thick.
- Add Filling: Pour the strawberry filling into the baking dish. Spread evenly.
- Layer: With a spoon, drop the flour/sugar mixture over the top of the strawberries. With the back of the spoon, gently spread the topping over the top of the strawberries.
- Bake: Bake for one hour or until the topping turns a golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Top with ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Place in a 300 degree oven for 10–15 minutes, or microwave for a bit.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat before serving.
- Cover with Sugar: Don’t skip this step, and allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. It draws out the juices and helps create that thick, syrupy filling we all love.
- Choose Ripe Berries: The sweeter your strawberries are, the better your cobbler will taste.
- Use a Baking Sheet: Place a baking sheet under the baking dish. The cobbler can bubble up and over as it bakes, and nobody wants to scrub baked-on berry juice off the bottom of the oven.
- Serve Warm: Allow the dish to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. This helps the filling thicken up and makes it easier to serve.
This was a delicious cobbler, just perfect with vanilla ice crean, not overly sweet.
Thank you for the comment and I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I really have to try this recipe! It looks amazing!! Thank you for sharing..
This looks so good. Pinned to my recipes to try this summer!
What a great way to use strawberries. It looks like a delicious sweet treat that the entire family will enjoy. Moreover, it is very easy to make. Thanks for sharing your cobbler recipe.
Yummy yummy! I love cobbler and this is a great way to use up some frozen strawberries from the previous season. Thank you so much for sharing!
It is breakfast time and that recipe looks awesome. Yes. For breakfast!
yum! I love how easy this recipe is. great treat to enjoy as it’s getting warmer