Description
Zesty lemon cobbler delights with its tangy citrus filling and buttery crumb topping. Midwest bakers cherish this simple dessert that welcomes you to savor each refreshing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 21 oz (595 g) lemon pie filling or lemon curd
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating the perfect environment for a zesty culinary adventure.
- Butter Transformation: Melt butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish within the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes until completely liquefied, then carefully remove and set aside.
- Dry Ingredient Symphony: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a harmonious blend of powdery components.
- Batter Creation: Gently incorporate buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract into the dry ingredients, whisking until a silky, uniform batter forms.
- Layering Magic: Gracefully pour the batter over the melted butter, allowing it to spread evenly without disturbing the golden foundation, then generously spread lemon pie filling or lemon curd across the surface.
- Baking Brilliance: Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown border and a puffy, inviting texture that signals culinary perfection.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it rest briefly, allowing the lemon filling to settle into a luxurious, pudding-like consistency. Serve warm, crowned with a cloud of whipped cream, a scoop of velvety ice cream, fresh lemon slices, or a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar.
Notes
- Butter Melting Tip: Melt butter directly in the baking dish to create a golden, crispy base that enhances overall flavor and texture.
- Whisking Technique: Gently combine dry ingredients first, then add wet ingredients to prevent overmixing and ensure a tender, light cobbler.
- Baking Time Alert: Watch closely during the 45-55 minute baking window, looking for a golden-brown edge and slightly puffy surface as doneness indicators.
- Serving Suggestion: Allow cobbler to rest briefly after baking, letting the lemon filling set into a luxurious, pudding-like consistency for optimal taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 129 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg