Description
Indulge in the magic of this luscious Magic Lemon Cobbler, a delightful dessert that creates its own lemony sauce while baking. With a golden top and a lemon-infused center, this cobbler is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cobbler:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the cobbler batter: Melt the butter in a 9×9-inch baking dish in the preheating oven. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup sugar. Add milk and lemon zest. Pour this batter over the melted butter.
- Make the topping: Combine lemon juice and 3/4 cup sugar. Pour this over the batter. Slowly pour boiling water over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This cobbler pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of cobbler
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 44g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
