Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler Recipe
This Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a warm and comforting dessert perfect for autumn gatherings. It features a spiced pumpkin batter topped with a sweet pecan crust that’s finished by pouring hot water over it, creating a unique cobbler texture once baked.
- Author: Leo
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
For the Cobbler
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups very hot water
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cobbler.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir these dry ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a smaller bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter (or vegetable oil), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Create the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir together until you form a thick batter. Then, pour this batter into a small 8-inch casserole dish with high sides, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the topping: In a separate bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chopped pecans.
- Add the topping and water: Evenly spread the sugar-pecan mixture over the top of the pumpkin batter. Without stirring, carefully pour 1 1/2 cups of very hot water over the entire mixture. This will create the characteristic cobbler texture.
- Bake the cobbler: Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet to catch any overflow. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is bubbling.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. For extra indulgence, serve topped with additional chopped pecans and vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Be sure not to stir after pouring the hot water to maintain the cobbler texture.
- Use a baking sheet under the casserole dish to catch any overflow during baking.
- For a richer taste, use melted butter instead of vegetable oil.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
Keywords: Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler, Autumn dessert, Spiced pumpkin dessert, Easy pumpkin cobbler, Fall dessert recipes