Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler features a rich, buttery base and a vibrant lemon filling for a dessert with contrasting flavors and textures. A simple batter is poured over melted butter, then topped with tangy lemon pie filling or lemon curd, creating layers that bake into a soft, cake-like cobbler with crisp edges. It’s easy to prepare and sure to brighten any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
- 21 oz lemon pie filling or lemon curd
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish in the oven.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon extract to the dry ingredients; whisk until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish; do not stir.
- Spoon lemon filling evenly over the batter; do not stir.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, until golden brown and edges are set.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter and non-dairy milk. Swap lemon curd with any fruit curd or pie filling for variation. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving. If the cobbler is too runny, ensure baking time is adequate and your oven is calibrated. Avoid stirring the batter and filling together for distinct layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of cobbler
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg