Description
Warm, spiced pumpkin pecan cobbler blends autumn’s richest flavors into one irresistible dessert. Layers of caramel-like sauce and crunchy pecans create a comforting treat you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoons (155 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) melted butter or vegetable oil
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped pecans
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) very hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even heat distribution.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a fragrant dry mixture.
- Whisk the pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a separate vessel until the liquid components are seamlessly integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until a thick, velvety batter emerges without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into an 8-inch casserole dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even layer.
- Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and roughly chopped pecans in a small bowl, then generously sprinkle this crumbly topping across the batter’s surface.
- Carefully stream scalding hot water over the entire dessert, allowing it to settle without disturbing the layers.
- Position the dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch potential drips, then slide into the preheated oven.
- Bake for 40 minutes, watching for a set center and checking doneness with a clean toothpick.
- Let the cobbler rest and cool slightly, then serve warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and additional toasted pecans for garnish.
Notes
- Precise baking temperature ensures a perfectly cooked dessert without burning the delicate pumpkin batter.
- Layering technique creates a unique magic where hot water transforms the dish into a self-saucing cobbler with crispy top and gooey bottom.
- Pecans add rich, nutty crunch that complements the warm, spiced pumpkin flavor, elevating this dessert from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Quick preparation means you can have a delicious fall-inspired treat ready in under an hour, perfect for unexpected guests or sudden dessert cravings.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream creates a temperature and texture contrast that makes each bite a delightful sensory experience.
- Allow cooling time to let the cobbler’s layers settle, which helps achieve the ideal consistency and prevents burning your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg