Description
Indulge in the magic of this delightful Lemon Cobbler recipe that creates its own lemon sauce as it bakes. With a light, fluffy cake topping and a tangy lemon layer below, this dessert is a citrus lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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For the cobbler:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
For the topping:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C). Place the butter in a 9×9-inch or similar-size baking dish and put it in the oven to melt while the oven preheats.
- Mix the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk until just combined. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish.
- Add lemon mixture: Mix lemon juice with 3/4 cup sugar and pour over the batter. Do not stir.
- Pour hot water: Carefully pour hot water over everything. Do not mix.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
