Description

Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a golden, fluffy batter topped with luscious lemon pie filling or lemon curd. Baked until bubbly and golden, this cobbler offers a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors with a pudding-like lemon layer at the bottom, ideal for serving warm with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)

Other

1 can (21 ounces) lemon pie filling or lemon curd
Butter (for melting in the baking dish, about 2 tablespoons)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
Melt Butter: Place butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and put it in the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes until melted. Remove the dish from the oven carefully.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk (or whole milk), vanilla extract, and lemon extract if using. Whisk the mixture until smooth and evenly blended.
Combine in Dish: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring, allowing the butter to stay at the bottom.
Add Lemon Topping: Spoon the lemon pie filling or lemon curd evenly over the top of the batter to create a luscious layer.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the cobbler is set.
Cool Slightly: Let the cobbler rest for a short time; during this, the lemon filling will settle and form a pudding-like layer at the bottom.
Serve: Enjoy your Magic Lemon Cobbler warm, optionally topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.

Notes

Use either buttermilk or whole milk depending on your preference; buttermilk adds a slight tanginess that complements the lemon flavor.
Melting the butter in the baking dish before adding batter creates a crisp, buttery crust on the bottom.
Lemon extract is optional but enhances the lemon flavor if you want it more pronounced.
Serve warm for best texture and flavor; leftovers can be gently reheated.
For added texture, consider adding a handful of fresh blueberries or raspberries on top before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American