This Easy Lemon Cobbler is the ultimate lemon dessert! Made with pie filling and a simple batter, it’s buttery, tangy, and perfect with ice cream.
Easy Lemon Cobbler
This Lemon Cobbler is one of the easiest lemon desserts you can make. It starts with self-rising flour, buttermilk, and a can of lemon pie filling. The result is a sweet, tart, buttery cobbler that’s golden and gooey in all the right ways. Perfect for anyone looking for quick lemon desserts or easy lemon dessert ideas that taste homemade.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A true dump-and-bake dessert
- Bursting with bright lemon flavor
- Just a few pantry staples and one bowl
- Great for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in
- One of the easiest lemon dessert recipes you’ll ever try
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- butter
- self-rising flour – No self-rising flour? Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt
- granulated sugar
- buttermilk – No buttermilk? Use 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes
- vanilla extract
- lemon extract
- canned lemon pie filling – Use homemade lemon pie filling if preferred
- vanilla ice cream or whipped topping (optional)
✨ Variations
- Swap lemon pie filling with cherry, blueberry, or peach for a twist
- Add lemon zest to the batter for extra brightness
- Try a citrus blend with half lemon and half orange pie filling
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🔥 Tips
- Don’t stir the batter and filling after layering
- Let the cobbler cool slightly to help it set
- Serve warm with ice cream for the best experience
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days
❓ FAQs
Yes, bake it a day in advance and reheat before serving for one of the best easy lemon dessert ideas.
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add baking powder and salt.
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven.
Yes, just use a 9×13-inch baking dish and increase baking time slightly.
Definitely, this cobbler base works great with apple, blackberry, or cherry pie filling too.
Not stirring is key. The batter rises through the filling while baking, creating a layered cobbler texture. This is what makes this recipe a quick lemon dessert.
The top is golden and crisp while the inside stays soft, gooey, and filled with tart lemon flavor.
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Easy Lemon Cobbler
Equipment
- 9×9-inch square baking pan
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter cut into thin slices
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 can lemon pie filling 21 or 22 ounces
- vanilla ice cream or whipped topping for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a 9×9-inch square baking pan until fully melted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the baking pan from the oven and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and lemon extract and whisk just until combined.
- Evenly pour the batter over the melted butter in the pan (do not stir). Then, spoon the lemon pie filling over the batter (do not stir).
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the edges of the cobbler are golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. If desired, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped topping.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
- Try making this recipe in the slow cooker! Combine and layer the ingredients as listed in the recipe, but use your slow cooker crock instead of the baking pan. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-1/2 hours to 3 hours. Be sure not to lift the lid during the cooking time.
- Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Great warm or cold.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I’m Jamie, a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!
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