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Magic Lemon Cobbler Recipe

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a moist, tender cake layer infused with bright lemon flavors and topped with a luscious lemon pie filling or curd. This cobbler offers a perfect balance between sweet and tangy, with a golden baked crust and a pudding-like lemon filling underneath. Ideal for gatherings or a comforting weekend treat, it bakes quickly with simple pantry ingredients and can be served warm with your favorite toppings like whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

Butter

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

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

Topping

  • 21 oz can lemon pie filling or lemon curd

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unsalted butter in a 9×9 inch baking dish and let it melt in the oven for 3-4 minutes until fully melted. Carefully remove the dish from the oven.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined and aerated.
  3. Prepare Batter: Add the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and optional lemon extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until a smooth and homogenous batter forms without lumps.
  4. Layer Batter Over Butter: Pour the prepared batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir; the butter will remain at the bottom during baking to create a rich crust.
  5. Add Lemon Filling: Evenly spoon the lemon pie filling or lemon curd over the batter, spreading gently but avoid mixing it in.
  6. Bake the Cobbler: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes until the cobbler is puffed up and the edges turn a beautiful golden brown color.
  7. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. The lemon filling will settle into a pudding-like consistency at the bottom of the dish.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Magic Lemon Cobbler warm. Enhance its flavor by topping with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, lemon slices, or a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

  • Using buttermilk adds a slight tang and tenderness; whole milk can be substituted if needed.
  • Lemon extract is optional but enhances the lemon flavor alongside the lemon filling.
  • Do not stir the batter once poured over melted butter; this creates a signature texture with a crisp buttery crust underneath.
  • If fresh lemon curd is available, it can be used instead of canned lemon pie filling for a fresher taste.
  • Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let the lemon filling thicken properly.
  • This recipe can be doubled and baked in a larger dish if needed.

Find it online: http://evelynscooking.com/magic-lemon-cobbler-recipe/