Description
Delightful Magic Lemon Cobbler showcases zesty citrus charm with a buttery, crisp topping. Sweet-tart flavors dance across your palate, promising a refreshing dessert experience that delights and satisfies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 mL / 8 fl oz) whole milk
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsps fresh lemon zest
- ¼ cup (60 mL / 2 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cups (300 mL / 10 fl oz) hot water
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep Station: Lavishly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with melted butter, creating a rich, golden canvas for the upcoming dessert.
- Batter Crafting: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl until seamlessly blended, forming a smooth base for the magical lemon cobbler.
- Liquid Infusion: Introduce milk, vanilla extract, and vibrant lemon zest into the dry mixture, stirring gently to preserve a light, airy consistency without overmixing.
- Layer Formation: Gracefully pour the batter over the melted butter, allowing it to naturally spread across the dish’s surface without aggressive manipulation.
- Sweet Stratification: Sprinkle a harmonious blend of granulated and brown sugars over the batter, creating a tantalizing sugary landscape.
- Liquid Alchemy: Delicately cascade hot water and fresh lemon juice across the sugar layer, setting the stage for a transformative baking experience.
- Baking Metamorphosis: Position the dish in a preheated 350°F oven for 40-45 minutes, watching as the cobbler develops a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges that signal culinary perfection.
- Cooling and Settling: Carefully extract the cobbler from the oven, allowing it to rest and stabilize for 10 minutes, enabling flavors to meld and textures to harmonize.
- Serving Finale: Present the warm cobbler in all its glory, optionally adorned with a luxurious scoop of vanilla ice cream or a billowing cloud of whipped cream for an ultimate sensory indulgence.
Notes
Manage Butter Distribution: Ensure even melted butter coverage across the baking dish to create a perfect golden base and prevent sticking.
Control Batter Mixing: Stir ingredients just until combined to maintain a light, tender texture without overworking the mixture, which can lead to tough cobbler.
Watch Baking Progression: Monitor the cobbler’s golden-brown surface during baking; if edges brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil to prevent burning while ensuring complete cooking.
Customize Lemon Intensity: Adjust lemon zest and juice quantities to suit personal taste preferences, allowing for a more subtle or pronounced citrus flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg