Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler is a deliciously easy dessert with a sweet, buttery crust and a tangy lemon filling that magically separates as it bakes. With the perfect balance of lemony sweetness and a rich, comforting texture, this dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a sweet treat to end your meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 21 oz can lemon pie filling
Instructions
-
Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar-sized casserole dish.
-
Prepare the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until the mixture is smooth.
-
Add the melted butter: Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then carefully pour the batter over the butter. Do not stir; the butter will naturally rise to the top as it bakes, creating a rich, golden crust.
-
Add the lemon filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the batter. Again, do not stir. The lemon pie filling will sink and create a delicious, tangy filling as the cobbler bakes.
-
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. The cobbler should set up nicely and have a soft, cake-like top with a lemony filling underneath.
-
Serve: Let the cobbler cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- You can use fresh lemon juice and zest for a more vibrant lemon flavor, but the canned lemon pie filling gives this dessert its signature tangy taste and texture.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute it with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to sour it.
- This dessert can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon cobbler, magic cobbler, lemon dessert, easy cobbler, lemon pie filling dessert