Description
Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a tender, buttery batter topped with luscious lemon pie filling. Baked to golden perfection, this cobbler offers a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a comforting treat or a special occasion dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon extract
Topping
- 1 (21 oz) can lemon pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cobbler.
- Melt Butter: Place the unsalted butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and put it in the oven. Allow it to melt completely, about 3-4 minutes, creating a buttery base for the cobbler.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until evenly combined, which helps the batter rise and sweeten uniformly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract gently until just mixed to create a smooth batter without overworking it.
- Combine Batter and Butter: Pour the batter carefully over the melted butter in the baking dish, but do not stir; the batter will settle over the butter during baking.
- Add Lemon Filling: Spoon dollops of the lemon pie filling evenly over the top of the batter to infuse bursts of lemon flavor throughout the cobbler.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake the cobbler for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm, ensuring the flavors meld and it is safe to eat.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon extract for the best flavor; lemon pie filling adds sweetness and texture.
- Do not stir after pouring the batter over the butter to achieve the classic cobbler texture.
- This dessert is best served warm but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: lemon cobbler, lemon dessert, easy cobbler recipe, baking, lemon pie filling, summer dessert
