Description
This Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler recipe combines warm autumn spices with a luscious pumpkin batter topped with a sweet pecan crumble. The unique technique of pouring hot water over the topping before baking creates a delightful cobbler with a syrupy sauce and a crunchy nutty topping. Perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday desserts, this easy-to-make cobbler offers rich flavors and comforting textures served best with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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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 extract
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
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir these dry ingredients well and set the mixture aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a smaller bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter (or vegetable oil), and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and stir until a thick batter forms. Transfer this batter evenly into an 8-inch casserole dish with high sides.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chopped pecans until combined.
- Add Topping and Water: Evenly sprinkle the sugar-pecan topping over the batter in the casserole dish. Then carefully pour 1 1/2 cups of very hot water over the topping without stirring to maintain the layered structure.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet to catch any overflow, then bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping looks bubbly and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. For best results, garnish with extra pecans and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use a baking sheet underneath the casserole dish to catch any bubbling over during baking.
- Do not stir after adding the hot water to create the characteristic cobbler syrup effect.
- If desired, substitute melted butter with vegetable oil for a dairy-free version.
- Serve warm topped with additional pecans and vanilla ice cream for added richness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg