• Amount: 1/2 cup (1 stick)
• Purpose: Butter is a key component for both flavor and texture in this recipe. As it melts into the pan, it creates a golden, crispy edge around the cobbler, while contributing to the richness of the batter.
• Purpose: Flour provides structure to the cobbler batter, helping it bake into a soft, cake-like texture while still holding its form when served.
• Amount: 1 1/2 teaspoons
• Purpose: Baking powder helps the cobbler batter rise and become light and airy, creating the perfect contrast to the smooth lemon filling.
• Purpose: A small amount of salt enhances the flavors of both the sweet and tangy components of the dessert, helping to balance the overall taste.
• Purpose: Sugar sweetens the batter and provides a nice contrast to the tart lemon filling. It also helps to create that irresistible golden brown crust on the edges.
• Purpose: Buttermilk gives the cobbler batter a slight tang and contributes to a rich, tender texture. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can substitute with whole milk or even make a quick buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to regular milk.
• Purpose: Vanilla adds a warm, fragrant flavor that complements the tanginess of the lemon and enhances the overall sweetness of the dessert.
• Purpose: Lemon extract intensifies the citrus flavor in the cobbler batter. While optional, it’s a great addition if you want to ramp up the lemon flavor without relying entirely on the pie filling.
• Amount: 21 oz can or homemade equivalent
• Purpose: The star of the show! This tangy, luscious filling settles into the bottom of the baking dish to form the “magic” layer of the cobbler. It adds sweetness and tartness, and when baked, it transforms into a pudding-like texture that is both silky and smooth.
