Description
Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful American dessert featuring a golden cake-like top with a bubbly, gooey lemon filling beneath. This easy-to-make cobbler uses simple pantry ingredients combined with tangy lemon curd, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Served warm and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, it’s great on its own or paired with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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For the Batter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
For the Topping
- 1½ cups lemon pie filling or lemon curd
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking your cobbler.
- Prepare Butter Base: Pour the melted unsalted butter into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly without letting it cool and solidify.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Add Milk to Batter: Stir the milk into the dry mixture until just combined to form a smooth batter; avoid overmixing.
- Assemble Cobbler Layers: Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring to maintain separation layers.
- Add Lemon Filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling or lemon curd evenly over the batter without stirring, allowing distinct layers to form during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and edges are bubbly.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly to set. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm, showcasing the contrast of textures and flavors.
- For an extra tart touch, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the lemon filling before baking.
- Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator and gently reheated before serving to maintain texture and flavor.
