Magic Lemon Cobbler

This magic lemon cobbler combines a buttery, golden topping with a bright lemon filling for an easy dessert that practically makes itself. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries (or all three!) for the perfect sweet-tart treat.

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A serving of cobbler with whipped cream on top served on a plate with a fork

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Cool Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
9
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 9 servings

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 (21-ounce) can lemon pie filling
  • vanilla ice cream, sweetened whipped cream, powdered sugar, and/or fresh berries

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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place butter in a 2-quart square glass baking dish; melt in the microwave, about 1 minute.

  3. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk in milk, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.

  4. Pour batter gently over the butter in the baking dish, do not stir together.

  5. Drop pie filling in spoonfuls over the batter. Do not stir.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

  7. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes before serving.

  8. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, and/or dust with powdered sugar.

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