Strawberry Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 cup water (or 1/2 cup for a thicker filling)
• 3 cups fresh strawberries (ripe, hulled and sliced)
• 5 tbsp butter (divided)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 2-quart baking dish.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and water.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and hot.

4. 4

   Stir in the sliced strawberries, then remove from heat and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Dot the filling with 2 tablespoons of butter.

6. 6

   In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

7. 7

   Cut in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until crumbly, then stir in the heavy cream just until a soft dough forms.

8. 8

   Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the strawberries, spread slightly with a spatula, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.