Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (halal-certified)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (halal-certified)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for lemon filling)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
- Optional garnish: lemon slices or zest curls
Instructions
Set your oven to 175°C (350°F). Place a 9×13-inch baking dish in the oven with the butter inside to melt while the oven preheats. Keep an eye on it to ensure the butter doesn’t brown or burn — you just want it melted.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine milk and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined — do not overmix. The batter will be slightly runny, which is perfect.
Once the butter is fully melted, carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Swirl the butter around to coat the base evenly. Pour the batter directly over the melted butter. Do not stir or mix — let the batter sit on top of the butter.
In a small saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, and cornstarch. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly (about 2–3 minutes). It should have a syrup-like consistency.
Carefully pour the lemon mixture over the batter in the baking dish. Again, do not mix or stir — this is the secret to the magic cobbler effect. The lemon mixture will sink below the batter as it bakes, creating a layered texture.
Place the dish back into the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. The cobbler should have a soft, cake-like top and a saucy, tangy lemon layer underneath.
Let the cobbler cool for at least 10–15 minutes to allow the lemon filling to thicken slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ¾ cup per serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 31g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g