Description
A delightful dessert that combines tangy lemon flavors with a sweet, creamy texture. This cobbler features a magical layer-swapping effect as it bakes, creating a fluffy cake top and a luscious pudding-like bottom. Perfect for satisfying sweet and tart cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Butter, melted: 6 Tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Light brown sugar: 1/2 cup
- Baking powder: 2 tsp
- Milk: 1 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 Tbsp
- Lemon pie filling: 2 (21-oz) cans
- Lemon juice (from 1 lemon): 1 Tbsp
- Almond extract (optional): 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt 6 Tbsp of butter in a 9×11 inch ceramic or glass baking dish while the oven is preheating.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1 cup granulated sugar.
- Stir in 1 cup of milk and 1 Tbsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish, but do not stir.
- Gently spoon the lemon pie filling evenly over the batter without stirring.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
- Let cool slightly before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Add lemon zest or fresh berries for an extra twist.
- To make gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 64g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 85g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg