Lemon Cobbler
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4.8
Lemon Cobbler
Description
This lemon cobbler begins by melting butter in a baking dish, forming a rich base. A batter of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon extract is poured over the melted butter without stirring, allowing the batters to separate slightly during baking for a layered texture. The lemon pie filling is spooned on top, providing a sweet and tart contrast.
Baked at 350 degrees F, the cobbler develops golden brown edges with a soft center. The lemon filling enhances the cake-like base with its bright, citrus flavor. This balance between buttery cake and lemony topping creates a refreshing yet indulgent dessert.
The cobbler is delicious served warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to complement the lemon and buttery components. It's suitable as a casual dessert for family gatherings or any occasion needing a fruity sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 21 ounce lemon pie filling canned
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the butter in a 9 x 9 square baking dish and place it in the preheated oven for 3-4 minutes until completely melted. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract into the dry ingredients. Whisk just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter. DO NOT STIR.
- Spoon the lemon pie filling over the batter.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes until the edges of the cobbler are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 502kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 63g | 126% |
| Vitamin A | 539IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.