Description
Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery, tender biscuit-like topping layered over a tangy lemon pie filling. This recipe combines the richness of melted butter, the zest of lemon extract, and the sweetness of lemon pie filling to create a crowd-pleasing cobbler that’s perfect served warm, especially with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 21-ounce can lemon pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Melt Butter: Place the butter in a 9×9-inch or similar baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while it preheats. This ensures the butter is hot and ready when pouring the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract to the dry mixture until fully combined, forming a smooth batter.
- Pour Batter Over Butter: Once the butter is melted, carefully remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the batter directly over the hot melted butter. Do not stir the batter into the butter.
- Add Lemon Pie Filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the top of the batter. Again, avoid stirring to maintain distinct layers.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is set and bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let it set. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir the batter and lemon pie filling together; layering helps create a beautiful texture contrast.
- If you don’t have lemon extract, substitute with an equal amount of fresh lemon zest for a natural flavor.
- This cobbler is best enjoyed warm and fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use a baking dish with a surface area close to 9×9 inches for even cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend of equal measure.
