I had some strawberries left over after making Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake so I was looking for something simple and easy to make that wouldn’t heat up the house since summer has fully arrived here.
I found this recipe for Skillet Strawberry Cobbler in the book Strawberry Love: 45 Sweet and Savory Recipes for Shortcakes, Hand Pies, Salads, Salsas, and More.
This recipe is so easy to make and doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and to keep the house cool I decided to make it on my Traeger smoker instead of the oven. I would think you could do the same thing on a charcoal grill too and it would taste amazing but I haven’t tested that out yet.
I can’t wait to try this out using my favorite fruit, blueberries or just about any berry would be fun to experiment with too.
Plus, I just received a care package with fresh mangoes in it from my awesome sister in law in Florida so now I need to work on making a couple of recipes using mangoes, maybe a simple little dump cake.
This simple summer dessert combines the freshness of strawberries with a buttery, golden crust, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a family picnic, or simply craving something sweet, this cobbler is sure to impress.
So, grab your skillet and some fresh strawberries, and get ready to enjoy a slice of heaven!
What is Skillet Strawberry Cobbler?
Skillet strawberry cobbler is a dessert made by baking a mixture of fresh strawberries and a sweet, biscuit-like topping in a skillet.
The topping, which can be a batter or dough, is spread over the strawberries and baked until golden and crisp. The result is a warm, comforting dessert with a juicy fruit base and a slightly crunchy, sweet crust.
It is often served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Self-rising flour
- Granulated or firmly packed light brown sugar
- Whole milk
- Fresh or frozen strawberries
![Skillet Strawberry Cobbler Ingredients](https://i0.wp.com/recipesmadewithlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Skillet-Strawberry-Cobbler-Ingredients.jpg?resize=1000%2C817&ssl=1)
How to make Skillet Strawberry Cobbler
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and set the skillet in the oven so the butter melts.
![Melting butter in smoker](https://i0.wp.com/recipesmadewithlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Melting-butter-in-smoker.jpg?resize=1000%2C584&ssl=1)
Whisk the flour and sugar together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined, at least 30 seconds.
![Self-rising flour and sugar](https://i0.wp.com/recipesmadewithlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Self-rising-flour-and-sugar.jpg?resize=1000%2C897&ssl=1)
Whisk in the milk.
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Remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour the batter onto the hot butter.
![Cobbler batter in butter](https://i0.wp.com/recipesmadewithlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cobbler-batter-in-butter.jpg?resize=1000%2C972&ssl=1)
Sprinkle the strawberries over the top of the batter.
![Skillet strawberry cobbler ready to bake](https://i0.wp.com/recipesmadewithlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Skillet-strawberry-cobbler-ready-to-bake.jpg?resize=1000%2C921&ssl=1)
Bake the cobbler for 40 to 50 minutes, until the batter has risen around the fruit, the top is light brown, the edges are darker brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (avoiding a strawberry).
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Serve warm. The cobbler can be made ahead, refrigerated, and reheated before serving.
![Skillet Strawberry Cobbler](https://i0.wp.com/recipesmadewithlove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Skillet-Strawberry-Cobler.jpg?resize=1000%2C932&ssl=1)
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
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- Lodge Cast Iron Seasoned 12″ Skillet – Perfect for cooking on the grill, over a campfire, in the oven, or on any stove—including glass-top stoves and induction.
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Skillet Strawberry Cobbler
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup self-rising
- flour
- 1/2 cup granulated or firmly
- packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups fresh or frozen
- strawberries thawed if
- frozen hulled and halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and set the skillet in the oven so the butter melts.
- Whisk the flour and sugar together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined, at least 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the milk.
- Remove the hot skillet from the oven and pour the batter onto the hot butter.
- Sprinkle the strawberries over the top of the batter.
- Bake the cobbler for 40 to 50 minutes, until the batter has risen around the fruit, the top is light brown, the edges are darker brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (avoiding a strawberry).
- Serve warm. The cobbler can be made ahead, refrigerated, and reheated before serving.