Lemon dessert lovers, this one is for you! Magic Lemon Cobbler is so fun and easy to make. A tender buttermilk cobbler with sweet and tart lemon pie filling–this dessert is so fresh and perfect with a big dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.
Magic Lemon Cobbler
This wonderful cobbler really is magic! Simply pour the batter into a casserole dish with melted butter, add the pie filling on top, and while it bakes the lemon pie filling and the cobbler magically switch places. Such a fun dessert!
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The Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make the Magic Lemon Buttermilk Cobbler (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the recipe card):
- Butter
- Lemon pie filling – use any variety you like best.
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Buttermilk – you can use whole milk instead.
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon extract (optional)
- Baking powder
- Salt
How to Make Lemon Cobbler
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the sugar and whisk to combine. Pour in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract and whisk just until combined.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the stick of butter in a 9×9-inch square baking dish and place it in the oven to melt for 3-4 minutes until fully melted. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the pan (do not stir).
Spoon the lemon pie filling over the batter.
Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes until the edges of the cobbler are golden brown.
Cool slightly before serving.
Toppings for Magic Lemon Buttermilk Cobbler
- Vanilla ice cream
- Whipped cream
- Fresh lemon slices or lemon zest
- A drizzle of honey
How to Store Leftovers
Keep the leftover cobbler covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated. It will stay fresh for up to five days.
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Magic Lemon Cobbler
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 21 ounce can lemon pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Place the stick of butter in a 9x9-inch square baking dish and place it in the oven to melt for 3-4 minutes until fully melted. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the sugar and whisk to combine.
- Pour in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract and whisk just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly over the melted butter in the pan (do not stir).
- Spoon the lemon pie filling over the batter.
- Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes until the edges of the cobbler are golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
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44 comments on “Magic Lemon Cobbler”
Could this be made with homemade lemon curd instead of pie filling?
out of this world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just made this cobbler. Amazing and so easy to make.