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Magic Lemon Cobbler

A bright and easy lemon cobbler dessert that combines a rich buttery base with a fluffy cake-like batter and luscious lemon pie filling—perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy afternoons.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Magic Lemon Cobbler Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melts in baking dish
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for batter
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk can substitute with 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon extract
  • 21 oz lemon pie filling canned

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Place butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and melt in oven for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
  4. Step 4: Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract to dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter evenly over melted butter in baking dish. Do not stir.
  6. Step 6: Drop spoonfuls of lemon pie filling evenly over batter; filling will sink partially during baking.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 45-55 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
  8. Step 8: Let cobbler cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Substitute buttermilk with milk plus lemon juice or vinegar if needed. Try swapping lemon pie filling with peach or cherry filling for variations. Add sliced almonds or cinnamon sugar topping before baking for extra texture. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.