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”
My family loves lemon desserts. This is my new go to recipe. It’s always enjoyed
Thank you Skatermom!
This is amazing! So simple and easy to make. I am gluten free so I did use gluten free flour instead of regular but it was so delicious! Warm lemony goodness!!
Glad you liked it Colleen!
Very good!
Made this over the weekend. Perfect dessert after a spicy Mexican dinner. Will definitely make again.
This is a very simple and easy desert that is so delicious. Impress your friends and family!
Thanks Kris!
Making this with blueberry pie filling right now. You can use the basic recipe to make any flavor you like. I’ve made lemon, blueberry, strawberry, cherry, peach, and apple cobblers in the past. I bake my magic cobblers in my 10 inch cast iron skillet for an attractive presentation.
Excellent. Thanks Ken!
Lemony deliciousness that tastes like sunshine! ☀️
Since I watch my carb/sugar intake, I only used 3/4 cup sugar instead of 1 cup and it was sweet enough. Next time I’ll try 1/2 cup.
Thanks for an easy and delicious recipe, Jill!
So easy and so delicious
This is great! My family loves it.
I was afraid this would end up with a pool of butter floating in it but it didn’t. It was sooo delicious, especially the crunchy edges. The recipe goes into my file of faves. Thank you. I did add a layer of fresh raspberries just because they were in season.
Easy yummy recipe. I will definitely make again.
Love this recipe. I’ve made this cobbler several times and it’s always delicious
Just made this but I cut the sugar in half since my husband is diabetic. Was still plenty sweet! Didn’t have lemon so I used apple pie filling and fresh blueberries. Also I used whole milk. Love it! Tried to give 5 stars but it wouldn’t let me?
Is salted butter better to use than unsalted ? Going to do a Peach, Or Cherry, Or Lemon…..Decisions, decisions, decisions…lol
Cooking for one is the problem….
Hi Bryan. Tough decision, all of those would be good! We usually use unsalted for baking to control the amount of salt by adding it in the ingredients.
This was so easy and delicious. I added a pinch of dried lavender flowers to the cobbler batter before pouring over the lemon filling.
Love cobbler and lemon and this one is a keeper! Have made it twice and it’s absolutely delicious.
So glad you loved it Denise!
Can you use whole milk or 2% milk instead of buttermilk?
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I just found this recipe. I will be making it soon. I love anything with lemon in it.
Excellent recipe and easily made gluten free using KAF 1 to 1 flour. Easy and delicious!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️