Strawberry Filling

3 cups fresh ripe strawberries, hulled and diced
1/2 cup sugar

Cobbler Crust

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup warm milk 
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Heat oven to 375 F. Grease an 11-inch-by-8.5-inch-by-2-inch dish. In a medium bowl, toss strawberries and sugar. Set aside and let sit until juicy and syrupy. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Gradually add milk, vanilla and melted butter. Stir gently. A few lumps are normal. Don’t overmix. Pour batter into prepared dish. Spoon strawberries evenly over the top using a slotted spoon, leaving excess syrup behind. Do not stir. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Let rest and serve warm with vanilla ice cream. 

Recipe note: Find local strawberries at SweetGrownAlabama.org.