Roasted Strawberry Cornbread with Roasted Strawberry and Brown Sugar Butter

Cornbread is a traditional American bread that dates back to Native American cuisine. It is often served as a side dish with savory dishes, but this sweet version with roasted strawberries makes for a delightful dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Roasted Strawberry Cornbread with Roasted Strawberry and Brown Sugar Butter

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Strawberries
• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
• for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Slice the strawberries and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until softened. Remove from the oven and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the roasted strawberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the batter.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, mix together softened butter, roasted strawberries, and brown sugar to make the strawberry and brown sugar butter.
10. Serve the roasted strawberry cornbread with a dollop of strawberry and brown sugar butter. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.