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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81 comments on “Magic Lemon Cobbler”
Just finished making this recipe. I can’t wait to try it
This lemon cobbler is delicious! I really enjoyed making it ( it’s so quick and easy) and enjoyed eating it. Instructions were easy to follow. I will definitely make this one of my favorites.
Thanks Edith!
I used bigger pan for magic Lemon but took long to cook which was right put lemon filling that I made out of a box which was delicious but it was kinda cold when I spooned in out .
Might came out a bit different my batter too thin oh well should be good. I also substituted sucanat for sugar but usually ok
I love this recipe! So easy and delicious.
If doubling the recipe, should a 9×13 pan be used, and if so, should the baking time be adjusted?
I made this today and it was delicious! I will definitely make it again
Could this be made with homemade lemon curd instead of pie filling?
very good! I protected the edges with foil during the first 45 minutes, then removed it for the last 15. Trying the recipe now with apple pie filling.
out of this world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just made this cobbler. Amazing and so easy to make.
I can’t wait to make it, it looks yummy
Made this today. Excellent, was so delicious, had no buttermilk used whole milk instead. My family loved it.
It’s a keeper
I made this and everyone loved it! Would it be possible to make a 9X13 by doubling the recipe?
A tip that my mom gave me when I was a young home maker was that if you didn’t have buttermilk just add about a tablespoon of vinegar to the milk and let it sit for a few minutes
Making this today!
This was so easy and it tastes amazing
What temp for the oven ? Sounds wonderful
The temp is in the recipe card. Preheat to 350.
OVEN 350*
This was wonderful! I didn’t have buttermilk… Used a pkg of lemon pie filling… Cooked on stove first…. It was soooo yummy.
This was soooo goood!!! I made my own lemon pie filling- took about 10 minutes on the stove, and when that cooled, mixed it up. Easy to do and a hit! Thanks!
Did you use lemon pie and pudding mix?
MUST make this, looks yummy…
Thank you so much for your recipes Jill. I get a bit fed up of recipes that say they are easy but then aren’t, and i really appreciate that your recipes really ARE easy, and tasty! I also have three terrific boys and work full time, so dinner has to be quick and easy! We’ve made this lemon cobbler twice now and it’s a big hit. In France we don’t have quite the same ingredients but I used ready-made vanilla cake mix and spread at jar of lemon curd on top. Turned out great! Merci!
Recipe please, to make the lemon filling, thanks.