Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery base topped with a luscious lemon pie filling. The cobbler combines the tangy brightness of lemon with a sweet, tender cake-like batter that bakes to golden perfection. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat, it yields eight generous servings and requires minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- 1 stick unsalted butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Topping
- 1 can lemon pie filling (approximately 21 oz)
Instructions
- Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the stick of unsalted butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and let it melt completely in the oven while you prepare the batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract into the dry mixture and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Combine Batter and Butter: Carefully pour the prepared batter over the melted butter in the hot baking dish. Do not stir; just let the batter rest on top of the butter.
- Add Lemon Pie Filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the batter’s surface. Don’t worry if the filling sinks as it bakes — that’s expected and adds to the magic cobbler texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set. A toothpick inserted into the batter portion should come out clean.
Notes
- Do not stir once you pour the batter over the melted butter as it creates the cobbler’s signature texture.
- You can substitute lemon pie filling with homemade lemon curd for a fresher taste.
- Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
- Make sure your baking dish is oven safe and 9×9 inches for proper baking results.
- This cobbler can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
