Description
This Cast-Iron Lemon Blueberry Cobbler is a delightful dessert that balances the tanginess of fresh lemon with the sweetness of blueberries. Baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, this cobbler is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Batter:
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for Gluten-Free version, use gluten-free flour)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- Zest from one lemon
- 6 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (typically 1 1/2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Topping:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and stems removed (about 9 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in buttermilk, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Prepare Blueberries: In a separate bowl, mix blueberries with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Melt Butter: Place butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet and melt in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.
- Combine Batter and Blueberries: Pour the batter into the hot skillet, then top with sugared blueberries.
- Bake: Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F and bake the cobbler for 30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool slightly on a baking rack before serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Be cautious not to overbake the cobbler as it may become dry.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the sweetness of the blueberries.
- Experiment with different fruits for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
