Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler Delight is a refreshing and indulgent dessert that features a tangy lemon flavor with a buttery, cobbler-like texture. With a layer of zesty lemon on top and a soft, custard-like base, it’s a perfect balance of sweet and tart in every bite.
Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar, divided
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup milk
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¼ cup lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 cups hot water
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the Baking Dish: Melt the unsalted butter and pour it into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking dish. Do not stir the butter once it’s poured.
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Make the Dry Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
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Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually stir in the milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter will be somewhat lumpy.
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Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir the mixture; the butter will rise to the top as it bakes.
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Add Hot Water: Gently pour the hot water over the batter. Do not stir. This will create the “magic” layers, with a soft top and a gooey, lemony base.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden and bubbly around the edges.
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Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving. It’s delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
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This dessert creates its own sauce as it bakes, so don’t be surprised if the batter appears thin before baking.
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For an extra zing, you can add a little more lemon zest to the batter or serve with extra lemon slices.
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The cobbler will firm up as it cools, but it will remain wonderfully soft and custardy in the middle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: magic lemon cobbler, lemon cobbler, easy lemon dessert, quick cobbler, citrus dessert