This strawberry cobbler comes together with just 10 minutes of prep.

This easy strawberry cobbler captures the fleeting taste of summer.

Learn how to make strawberry cobbler.

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Top it with a dollop of whipped cream or scoop of vanilla for that timeless strawberries-and-cream combo everyone loves.

Just trim away any bruised or overly-ripe spots, and no one will be the wiser.

Can frozen berries be substituted?

macerated strawberries

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What Does It Mean to Macerate Fruit?

And while that may sound like an intimidating, chef-y process, it actually couldn’t be simpler.

Serve them in shallow bowls with a generous dollop ofsweetened whipped creamor a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Ten to 20 minutes in a 250F oven should heat it through without drying it out.

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“This recipe was exactly what I was looking for and worked well.

I’ve been looking for ways to get my kids to eat fruit desserts,” wrote one reviewer.

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“The only real comment I have is that 1/2 c of butter seems excessive.

I used 6 Tbsp but next time, which will be soon, I’ll use 4 Tbsp.”

“We love this recipe!

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We make it with strawberries, but blueberries are our favorite.

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Looking for more ways to cook this favorite summer fruit?

Peruse our gallery of the bestfresh and juicy strawberry recipesand100 ways to cook with fresh berries.

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Ingredients

2qts.fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, with larger ones quartered (about 2 lb.

strawberries)

1Tbsp.lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp.

Let strawberry mixture stand, stirring occasionally, until juicy, about 15 minutes.

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Remove dish from oven.

Whisk together buttermilk and vanilla in a glass measuring cup.

Whisk buttermilk mixture into flour mixture, and continue to whisk until batter is smooth.

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Pour mixture evenly over melted butter in hot baking dish.

(Do not stir.)

Using a slotted spoon, scatter strawberry mixture evenly over batter.

Drizzle 3 tablespoons of accumulated juice from bottom of bowl over strawberries.

Discard any remaining juice, or reserve for another use.

Cool on a wire rack at least 15 minutes.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.