This Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler is the perfect springtime dessert recipe. Sweet strawberries combine with tangy rhubarb and warming cardamom. It’s perfect right out of the oven topped with ice cream.
Friends… This is one amazing strawberry rhubarb cobbler.
It’s got sweet and delicious strawberries that concentrate as they cook away in the cast iron skillet. It’s got tangy rhubarb that balances out that sweetness just perfectly. It’s got a crumbly cobbler topping that’s made extra hearty with the addition of some oats. And, to just take everything over the top, it’s got a sprinkling of cardamom, which adds just that hint of something extra, and makes you think – “Hmmm… What is that delicious flavor I’m tasting?” It almost tingles on your tongue.
I think there are two things that really take this strawberry rhubarb crumble pie over the top.
First, cooking those strawberries and rhubarb together in that cast iron skillet with a bit of vanilla and sugar. The flavors get really concentrated and delicious and the fruit thickens up a bit so there’s no fear of having a watery cobbler.
Second… that crumble topping.
Oats added just the right amount of crunch and, combined together with that touch of cardamom, I could have been brought back to my childhood days where I’d be happy just eating that cobbler topping.
But, it would have been a shame to miss out on the delicious strawberries and rhubarb that were hiding underneath.
I topped my helping of Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. But let’s be honest… My helping was the entire cast iron skillet since Rick was out of town. Sometimes it’s good to be an adult and know that you don’t have to ask anyone’s permission to just dig right into the skillet.
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I’ve made this recipe for Father’s Day. When I asked everyone tonight if they wanted me to make it again it was a resounding yes!
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Ingredients needed
- Strawberries & Rhubarb
- Sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Oats
- Butter
- Cornstarch
- Vanilla Extract – I love keeping this sous vide vanilla extract on hand!
- Cardamom – This is optional. You can replace it with cinnamon, or leave it out.
- Salt
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
- Cook strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, butter, flour, cornstarch, vanilla and salt in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir often, until bubbly and thickened.
- Mix flour, oats, sugar, cardamom and salt in a stand mixer. Add the butter and mix until mixture holds together in coarse clumps. Adding a splash of water if needed.
- Dollop large tablespoons of dough on top of warm fruit.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown.
- Serve in bowls topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!
FAQs
You want to be sure to combine your berries and rhubarb with a bit of cornstarch. This helps to thicken the juices and ensures that your cobbler isn’t runny.
Strawberries can be very sweet when baked into desserts. The addition of rhubarb adds some tartness and helps to balance out the flavors. It’s a delicious combination!
You do not need to refrigerate this cobbler recipe. Simply cover the cobbler and let it sit at room temperature. It is best consumed within 2 days.
Yes! If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, simply saute the strawberry rhubarb filling, then add it to a baking dish and top it with the cobbler crust.
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Full Recipe
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
For the fruit:
- 1 pound strawberries (quartered)
- 2 1/2 cups rhubarb (diced)
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- ½ stick butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the cobbler:
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 stick butter (cold, cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, add berries, rhubarb, sugar, butter, flour, cornstarch, vanilla and salt. Cook on stovetop over medium heat, stirring regularly, until bubbly and thickened.
- Meanwhile, in a stand mixer with paddle attachment, add the 1 cup flour, oats, sugar, cardamom and salt. Add the butter and mix until mixture holds together in coarse clumps. Adding a splash of water if needed.
- When fruit is ready, drop large tablespoons of dough on top of warm fruit. Place into preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm as is or topped with ice cream.
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This strawberry rhubarb crisp in a cast iron skillet post was originally published in 2018. It was updated in 2023 to add new content. The recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
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