Country Strawberry Apple Cobbler is combines sweet-tart apples and juicy strawberries with a rich, buttery topping. The filling is made by tossing sliced apples and strawberries with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. The topping is made by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter to create a crumbly dough that's dropped on top of the fruit mixture.
While the basic recipe for Country Strawberry Apple Cobbler is simple and straightforward, there are many ways to customize it to suit your tastes. For example, you can add other fruits such as blueberries or raspberries to the filling, or you can experiment with different spices like nutmeg or ginger in the topping.
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 4 cups sliced apples (about 4-5 medium-sized apples)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix well and transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the milk and stir until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the topping mixture onto the fruit mixture, covering the fruit as much as possible.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly and tender.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 451
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
- Sodium: 327mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 69g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 42g
- Protein: 4g
Country Strawberry Apple Cobbler is a classic and delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines sweet-tart apples and juicy strawberries with a rich, buttery topping that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The cobbler is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits and spices. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting and satisfying dessert that everyone will love.
