Description
This Lemon Cobbler recipe is a delightful dessert featuring a tender, golden cake base topped with luscious lemon pie filling and a zesty lemon zest garnish. Baked to perfection, this cobbler offers a beautiful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a comforting treat served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) lemon pie filling
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and pour the melted butter into a 9×9-inch baking dish, ensuring the butter coats the base evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir the whole milk and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until you get a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Assemble: Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish, taking care not to stir so the butter stays at the bottom to create a rich crust. Then spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the top of the batter.
- Top & Bake: Sprinkle the fresh lemon zest over the lemon filling to add a vibrant citrus aroma. Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving warm. For an extra indulgent touch, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor and aroma.
- Do not stir the batter after pouring it into the melted butter to achieve a perfect separation creating the cobbler’s signature texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- This cobbler can be made with other fruit pie fillings as well.
- Letting the cobbler cool slightly improves flavor and texture before serving.
