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Magic Lemon Cobbler Recipe

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Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring a buttery cake-like base topped with tangy lemon pie filling. This classic cobbler offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors with a moist texture that melts in your mouth. It’s ideal for family gatherings or a comforting treat on any occasion.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Butter

  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Topping

  • 21 ounce can lemon pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake the cobbler.
  2. Melt Butter: Place the stick of butter in a 9×9-inch square baking dish and put it in the oven for about 3-4 minutes until fully melted. Remove the dish from the oven and set it aside so the butter doesn’t burn.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Then add the sugar and whisk again to mix all dry ingredients well.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract to the dry ingredients. Whisk gently just until the batter is combined; do not overmix to keep the cobbler light and tender.
  5. Combine Batter and Butter: Carefully pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir – the butter will create a rich base as it bakes.
  6. Add Lemon Pie Filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the batter, distributing it to cover the surface.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes. The cobbler is done when the edges are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving to let it set and make it easier to serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Do not stir the batter once poured over the melted butter; this helps create the classic cobbler texture.
  • If you don’t have lemon extract, you can substitute with fresh lemon zest for a more natural flavor.
  • This cobbler is best served warm but can also be enjoyed cold or reheated.
  • Ensure the butter is fully melted but not browned before adding the batter.
  • Use a 9×9-inch baking dish for best results and even cooking.

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