Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery cake base topped with zesty lemon pie filling. Baked to a golden perfection, this cobbler offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, making it a refreshing treat for any occasion, ideal served warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Topping
- 21-ounce can lemon pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Melt the Butter: Place the ½ cup of butter in your baking dish (9×9-inch or similar) and put it in the oven while it preheats until the butter is fully melted.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar thoroughly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract into the dry mixture until a smooth batter forms.
- Combine in Baking Dish: Once the butter has melted in the dish, carefully pour the batter over the melted butter without stirring to maintain the layered effect.
- Add Lemon Filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the top of the batter, again without stirring to create the magic cobbler texture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cobbler appears golden brown on top and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. For an extra special touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Do not stir the batter and lemon filling after combining in the baking dish; this creates the signature cobbler texture with distinct layers.
- Use a 9×9 inch baking dish for the best results; larger or smaller dishes will affect cooking time.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, you can add a bit more lemon extract or zest to the batter before baking.
- This cobbler is delicious served warm and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
