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Magic Lemon Cobbler Recipe

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Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert where a tangy-sweet lemon pie filling is layered over a rich buttermilk batter. Baking in a 9×9 inch dish creates a golden, fluffy cobbler with a luscious lemon pudding-like layer at the bottom. Perfect served warm with whipped cream or ice cream, this American classic dessert combines bright lemon flavor with a comforting, buttery base.

Ingredients

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Butter Base

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 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. Place the unsalted butter in a 9×9 inch baking dish and melt it in the oven for 3-4 minutes until fully melted. Then carefully remove the dish from the oven.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients to batter: Whisk in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract (if using) into the dry ingredients until a smooth, homogenous batter forms without lumps.
  4. Pour batter over butter: Pour the prepared batter evenly over the melted butter layer in the baking dish. Do not stir or mix the layers together; the separation is key to the magic cobbler effect.
  5. Add lemon filling: Spoon the lemon pie filling or lemon curd evenly spread across the top of the batter layer.
  6. Bake the cobbler: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, until the cobbler is puffed up and the edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. The lemon filling will settle into a creamy pudding layer at the bottom. Serve warm topped with whipped cream, ice cream, lemon slices, or dust with powdered sugar as desired.

Notes

  • Using buttermilk gives the cobbler a tangier, richer flavor but whole milk works well as a substitute.
  • Ensure the butter is fully melted before adding batter for proper layering.
  • Lemon extract is optional but enhances the lemon flavor if you prefer a stronger lemon taste.
  • Do not stir after pouring batter over butter; this layering technique creates the signature pudding effect.
  • Serve warm for best taste and texture; leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
  • Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to complement the tart lemon filling.

Keywords: lemon cobbler, lemon dessert, buttermilk cobbler, lemon pie filling, easy lemon dessert, American dessert, baked cobbler, lemon curd dessert

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