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Magic Lemon Cobbler

A bright and buttery self-saucing lemon cobbler with a golden top and luscious citrus filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups lemon pie filling
  • 1 cup hot water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and melt butter in dish.
  2. Mix dry ingredients and add milk and vanilla.
  3. Pour batter over butter without stirring.
  4. Add lemon filling on top without mixing.
  5. Sprinkle sugar and pour hot water over.
  6. Bake until golden and set.

Notes

Do not stir layers for best results.