Name: Magic Lemon Cobbler Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; Zest of 1 lemon; 1½ cups lemon pie filling or lemon curd; Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

Description

Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful American dessert featuring a magical layering effect where a fluffy cake-like top forms over a gooey, tangy lemon base. Made with simple pantry ingredients including lemon zest and lemon curd, this easy-to-make cobbler bakes into a golden, luscious treat perfect for serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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Base and Batter

½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
Zest of 1 lemon

Topping

1½ cups lemon pie filling or lemon curd
Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

Preheat and melt butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the ½ cup of unsalted butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and put it in the oven until the butter is completely melted.
Prepare the batter: While the butter melts, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup milk, and the zest of 1 lemon in a medium bowl until you get a smooth batter.
Assemble the cobbler: Remove the hot baking dish with melted butter from the oven. Carefully pour the prepared batter over the melted butter; do not stir. Then, evenly spoon 1½ cups lemon pie filling or lemon curd over the batter without stirring.
Bake the cobbler: Bake the assembled cobbler in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top turns golden and the cobbler has set with lightly crisp edges.
Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm, ideally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

As the cobbler bakes, the layers magically separate, creating a fluffy cake-like top and a gooey lemony base.
Use freshly grated lemon zest for the best citrus flavor.
This dessert is perfect served warm and pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Do not stir the lemon curd into the batter; this helps achieve the layered effect.