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A delightful dessert featuring a tangy lemon filling layered under a soft, cake-like cobbler crust, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet with a tender and pillowy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Measure all ingredients carefully.
  3. Whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  4. Pour in 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest; stir gently until just combined.
  5. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
  7. Carefully pour 1 cup boiling water over the top of the batter without stirring.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and the edges are bubbling and slightly crispy.
  9. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
  10. Let the cobbler cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice can be overly sour and less bright., Do not stir the boiling water into the batter; pour it over the top to create the sauce layer underneath., Allow the cobbler to cool a few minutes before serving to let it finish setting up., Swaps available: use almond or coconut milk instead of regular milk, coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free version; use coconut sugar or suitable sugar substitutes to reduce refined sugar., Add fresh berries, sliced peaches, or raspberries for a fruity variation., Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth in flavor., Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days., Reheat in microwave (30 seconds to 1 min) or oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to retain crispy top., You can prepare batter ahead and refrigerate; add boiling water just before baking., Cobbler can be frozen after cooling; thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating.

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