Description
Sweet Southern charm fills kitchens with magic lemon cobbler, a delightful dessert blending tangy citrus and buttery crust. Comfort meets zesty delight in this simple yet irresistible treat you’ll crave after one delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) hot water
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×9-inch baking dish with melted butter, creating a smooth base for the cobbler’s foundation.
- Craft the cobbler batter by whisking flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until fully integrated.
- Incorporate milk, vanilla extract, and fragrant lemon zest into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a light texture.
- Carefully pour the batter over the melted butter, allowing it to settle without disturbing the layers.
- Create a sweet topping by blending granulated sugar and brown sugar in a separate bowl, ensuring a thorough mixture.
- Evenly distribute the sugar mixture across the batter’s surface, creating a delicate crystalline layer.
- Prepare a liquid infusion by combining hot water and fresh lemon juice, which will create magical layers during baking.
- Gently cascade the lemon-water mixture over the sugar layer, allowing it to naturally distribute without mixing.
- Transfer the baking dish to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cobbler to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the dessert to set and develop its signature texture.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a delicate dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust oven temperature based on your specific baking dish to ensure even golden-brown coloration and prevent burning.
- Use fresh lemon zest for the most vibrant citrus flavor, avoiding pre-packaged dried zest which can taste flat.
- Mix batter gently to keep the texture light and avoid developing tough gluten strands that can make the cobbler dense.
- Opt for room temperature milk and eggs to help ingredients blend more smoothly and create a more consistent batter.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the same creamy texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended amount or substituting with monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie dessert.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sugar layer for a warm, complementary spice that enhances the lemon’s brightness.
- Ensure hot water is truly hot when pouring to help create the signature self-saucing magic of the cobbler’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg