If your strawberries are very tart, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar over the berries, or stir 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the melted butter before mixing it with the flour for a more old-fashioned, bakery-style aroma.
Vanilla and sugar beside cobbler ingredients on a kitchen table
For a hint of Midwestern potluck flavor, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg over the sugared berries before adding the topping. If you prefer a slightly more cake-like topping, stir 1 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt into the flour before adding the melted butter; this will give the dough a bit more lift.
You can also swap half the strawberries for another frozen berry, such as blueberries or raspberries, but keep the total amount to about 32 ounces so the cobbler cooks properly. For a less sweet dessert, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup and serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Mixed berries in bowls for cobbler variations
Mixed berries in bowls for cobbler variations
Food safety tips: Always start with commercially frozen fruit that has been kept at a safe freezer temperature (0°F or below). Do not leave the cobbler sitting on WARM or at room temperature for more than 2 hours; cool leftovers promptly, transfer to a covered container, and refrigerate. Reheat individual portions gently in the microwave until steaming hot before eating. Avoid refreezing leftovers that have already been thawed and cooked, as the texture will suffer and quality declines.
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