Description
This Magic Lemon Cobbler is a delightful dessert that creates its own lemon sauce as it bakes, resulting in a ‘magic’ layered effect. With a golden top and a gooey lemon layer underneath, this cobbler is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Main Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Lemon Sauce:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat and Melt Butter: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unsalted butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish and let it melt in the preheating oven.
- Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, 3/4 cup sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour Batter: Once the butter is melted, remove the dish and pour the batter evenly over the butter without stirring.
- Prepare Lemon Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and hot water. Carefully pour this mixture over the batter in the dish without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and the cobbler is set with a lemon layer underneath.
- Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This cobbler creates a self-saucing lemon layer while baking.
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
