Strawberry Skillet Cobler
Juicy summer strawberries meet fluffy cornbread in this rustic, crowd-pleasing dessert. Fresh mint, citrus, and a warm skillet bake make it the perfect treat for backyard gatherings or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
Equipment
10-inch cast iron skillet (or oven-safe baking dish)
Strawberry Filling
3 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lime juice
10 fresh mint sprigs, julienned (plus more for garnish)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cooking spray
Cornbread Topping
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornmeal
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup powdered sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup buttermilk, heavy cream, or non-dairy milk
Optional
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a 10-inch cast iron skillet (or baking dish) with cooking spray.Make the Strawberry Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, black pepper, salt, cornstarch, lime juice, mint, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Transfer the mixture to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.Make the Cornbread Topping:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the melted butter and chilled buttermilk (or milk of choice) until a thick, wet batter forms.Assemble & Bake:
Drop large spoonfuls of batter over the strawberries—no need to spread it evenly.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.Serve:
Let cool slightly, then scoop into bowls. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a few fresh mint leaves.
- Pro Tip
For even more flavor, macerate the strawberries (let them sit in sugar, lime juice, and mint for 15–30 minutes) before cooking. This boosts their juiciness and gives your filling a deeper, more developed taste.
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