Need a quick and easy Lemon dessert???
My family LOVES lemon desserts! I have tried many recipes and have found out that the dessert recipes that I create with a can “lemon pie filling” are the best recipes! I have created cakes, pie bars, cobblers, cookies and many other recipes with lemon extract and lemon pie fillings. But, this recipe may be one of my easiest recipes yet to make. “Best Lemon Pie Filling Cobbler Recipe: Quick & Easy”
Lemon pie filling cobbler is a ONE bowl wonder!
I LOVE easy recipes! And, this is an easy one for sure. Simply mix the cobbler ingredients and spoon the batter into a 9 x 9 dish and spoon in the creamy lemon filling. Then, bake and enjoy.
Traditional pie filling vs Canned Pie Filling
This recipe is made with a canned Lemon Pie filling, however I will describe the ingredients that are needed to make a lemon pie filling from scratch.
Traditional lemon pie filling has several components, which are delicious, but not easy like an already made lemon pie filling. Here are the ingredients of a made from scratch lemon pie filling:
- white sugar
- all-purpose flour
- corn starch
- salt
- water
- lemon zest (or fresh lemon juice or lemon curd)
- room temperature butter
- egg yolks (egg whites for the fluffy meringue)
The SECRET KEY to any Lemon bake desserts!
After years of making desserts and trying a lot of different recipes, I have found the secret ingredient for a lemony perfect dessert! So, what do all lemon flavored desserts have in common?? From a fresh bake lemon pie or creamy lemon pie to the classic lemon meringue pie, you might first think of the tartness of the lemon juice from fresh lemons. BUT, I have an ingredient that will have you in love after the first bite! IT IS LEMON EXTRACT!
Lemon extract is the PERFECT flavor for any easy lemon pie recipe or lemon dessert, plus it is a delicious dessert on a hot Summer day!
What is in a lemon pie filling cobbler recipe?
This recipe card has simple ingredients that you will have in your pantry.
- butter
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- sugar
- milk
- lemon pie filling
Lemon pie filling Q&A
Do I have to have lemons to make a lemon pie? No, but Meyer lemons are best if you are using real lemons in your lemon pie. And, experts would probably say that lemons are needed for the best lemon meringue pie recipe. However, I have learned that LEMON EXTRACT adds so much more flavor than real lemons. So, it is a personal preference and just try baking with both real lemons and lemon extract and find out your all time favorites.
What is the simplest lemon pie recipe: The simplest lemon pie recipe has 2 ingredients, plus these simple ingredients are at your grocery store. Buy a store-bought crust, which can be a frozen pie shell crust or a graham cracker crust. And, a can of lemon pie filling.
Can I use lemon pie filling in place of lemon curd? Yes, either one will work in a pie.
Do I need to cook my lemon pie filling? If you are using a can of store bought pie filling the answer is no, however If you are making a lemon pie filling from scratch then you will have to cook the ingredients over medium heat in a medium saucepan on the stove top.
How long does lemon pie filling last in the fridge? Up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
What is in a graham cracker crust? You can purchase ready made graham cracker crust at your local supermarket, however you can make your own crust with only graham cracker crumbs and butter, here is an easy recipe: Graham cracker crust
What is in a homemade crust? A homemade pie crust has a few simple ingredients: all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, unsalted butter, and cold water. Before baking be sure to take a fork and poke holes in the bottom of the crust.
What desserts can I make with lemon pie filling and other lemon recipes?
- Lemon Icebox pie – graham cracker crust, cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, zest of lemon peel, lemon slices and whipped cream
- Lemon Poke Cake – lemon cake mix, lemon pie filling and cool whip or homemade whipped cream. Optional lemon frosting instead of whipped topping.
- Lemon Pie Bars – crescent Rolls, tart lemon filling, cream cheese, vanilla extract and powdered sugar
- Lemon Turnovers – lemon pie filling and puff pastry ready to bake sheets
Can I eat leftover lemon pie filling cobbler? Yes, as long as the leftovers have been refrigeratored.
How do I store leftover lemon pie filling cobbler? Place leftover cobbler into an airtight container, place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the baking dish and place into the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or up to 3 months in the freezer.
How to make an easy pie?
- Store bought pie filling: lemon pie filling, apple pie filling or cherry pie filling
- Store bought pie crust (which you will bake) or a graham cracker crust (no-bake crust)
- Meringue or Cool Whip
How to make a pie meringue? What is an easy pie recipe for meringue? Beat 4 eggs whites on high speed with the whisk attachment, gradually adding the 1/2 cup sugar until soft peaks form, some recipes will say stiff peaks. Then, take a spatula a spread the meringue topping on top of the pie filling.
“Best Lemon Pie Filling Cobbler Recipe: Quick & Easy”
Lemon Cookies Recipes
- Lemon White Chocolate Cookies – coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, Lemon extract, all purpose flour, baking powder and white chocolate chips
- Keto Lemon shortbread cookies – almond flour, softened butter, Pyure sweetener and lemon extract
How to make a lemon cobbler? (scroll down for printable instructions)
- Preheated oven 350 degrees f
- Take a 9 x 9 baking dish or a round pie plate pan
- Place butter in pan and heat in oven until butter is melted
- Take a mixing bowl and add flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and milk to the large bowl
- Once butter is melted, remove baking dish from the oven
- Pour above sugar mixture into the dish – do not stir
- Spoon lemon pie filling onto top of the batter – do not stir
- Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until the top of the pie cobbler is golden brown.
Best Lemon Pie Filling Cobbler Recipe: Quick & Easy
Super easy lemon cobbler recipe! One bowl and just a few minutes of prep and in the oven it goes! Super Easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 21 oz can of lemon pie filling or any other canned pie filling
Instructions
- Preheated oven 350 degrees f
- Take a 9 x 9 baking dish or a round pie plate pan
- Place butter in pan and heat in oven until butter is melted
- Take a mixing bowl and add flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and milk to the large bowl, mix well
- Once butter is melted, remove baking dish from the oven
- Pour above batter mixture into the dish - do not stir
- Spoon lemon pie filling onto top of the batter - do not stir
- Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until the top of the pie cobbler is golden brown.
I remember a time when I was little that my grandmother would bake pies as I sat at the kitchen table and watched. One of my favorite things was eating the pie crust with no pie filling. She would spend a couple of hours baking pies to sell. I remember her as she would take a lightly floured surface and roll out the pie dough. I’m not sure how many pies that I watched my grandmother bake, but they were delicious and I will always have those wonderful memories.
“Best Lemon Pie Filling Cobbler Recipe: Quick & Easy”