Lemon Cobbler: The Ultimate Guide to Baking This Classic Dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Instructions:
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually add water until smooth.
- Stir in butter over medium heat until melted. Simmer while stirring until thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice and zest. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar for the topping.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in milk until just combined.
- Pour lemon filling into a greased baking dish and drop spoonfuls of topping on top.
- Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the cobbler (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg