Pumpkin Cobbler with Pecans and Spiced Topping Recipe
This comforting Pumpkin Cobbler is a delightful twist on traditional cobbler recipes, featuring a spiced pumpkin batter topped with a sweet pecan and brown sugar crust. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a warm, cozy dessert perfect for autumn or anytime you crave a seasonal treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Additional
- 1 1/2 cups very hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cobbler.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly to create a consistent batter.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Press the combined batter evenly into a deep dish pie pan, 8×8″ baking dish, or casserole dish.
- Make Topping: In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chopped pecans; then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the very hot water evenly over the topping mixture. Do not stir; the water will create the bottom layer of the cobbler during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the baking dish on a baking sheet on the lower oven rack to catch any drips during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the cobbler cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream on top for added indulgence.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, to control sweetness and spices.
- Do not stir after pouring hot water over the topping to ensure proper cobbler formation.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream enhances the dessert experience.
- Place a baking sheet under the dish to prevent oven spills from bubbling over cobbler.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator and gently reheated.
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