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Magic Lemon Cobbler

Magic Lemon Cobbler

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Course: Dessert
Kitchen: American, Southern-Inspired
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup 1 stick / 0.25 lbs unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup 0.5 lbs all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 0.5 lbs granulated sugar
  • **1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • **1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • **½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup 0.38 lbs milk
  • **1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can 15 oz / 0.9 lbs lemon pie filling
  • Optional topping: powdered sugar or whipped cream

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Pour melted butter into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish or similar size.
  • Make the Batter:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in milk and vanilla until a smooth batter forms.
  • Assemble the Cobbler (No Stirring!):
  • Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
  • Spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the batter. Again, do not stir—the magic happens as it bakes!
  • Bake:
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  • Cool & Serve:
  • Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream, if desired.