Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful dessert featuring a buttery, tender batter topped with tangy lemon pie filling. Easy to prepare, it bakes into a golden, bubbly cobbler perfect for any occasion, combining the bright, refreshing flavors of lemon with a moist, cake-like texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 21 ounce can lemon pie filling
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Melt Butter: Place the stick of butter in a 9×9-inch square baking dish and put it in the oven for 3-4 minutes until fully melted. Remove the pan carefully and set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the sugar and whisk again to evenly combine all dry ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract into the dry ingredients. Whisk just until the batter is combined, avoiding overmixing for a tender cobbler.
- Assemble Batter: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the prepared baking dish. Do not stir; the batter will interact with the butter as it bakes.
- Add Lemon Filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the batter layer, spreading gently but without mixing.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 45-55 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the cobbler is set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving, enabling it to set and enhancing the flavors.
Notes
- Do not stir the batter after pouring it over the melted butter; this layering creates the magic texture of the cobbler.
- Make sure the butter is fully melted before adding the batter to ensure proper cooking and flavor.
- This cobbler is best served warm, possibly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Using fresh lemon extract boosts the lemon flavor but avoid overusing to prevent bitterness.
