Description
This Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a warm and comforting dessert featuring a spiced pumpkin cake base topped with a crunchy pecan layer. Boiling water poured over the batter creates a moist, tender cobbler with a gooey pecan topping. Perfect for fall gatherings and holiday dessert tables, it pairs beautifully with ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Cake Batter
- 1.25 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Pecan Topping
- 3/4 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1.5 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the cobbler.
- Make the Pumpkin Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and both sugars until well combined. In a separate large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, milk, melted butter, and vanilla bean paste or extract, whisking until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until no white streaks of flour remain. The batter will be thick.
- Prepare the Batter in the Dish: Pour the thick pumpkin batter into a pie dish and set it aside while preparing the topping.
- Make the Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the pecan halves with white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Cobbler: Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the pumpkin batter in the pie dish. Carefully pour 1.5 cups of boiling water over the entire top—do not stir; this will create a separate sauce layer during baking.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes. The cobbler is done when the center is soft but set and the pecan topping is bubbly and caramelized.
- Serve Warm: Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat. Enjoy your cozy pumpkin pecan cobbler!
Notes
- Do not stir after pouring boiling water; this ensures the topping and cake layers bake correctly.
- Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute melted butter with a plant-based alternative and use almond or oat milk.
- If you prefer a crunchier topping, toast the pecans briefly before mixing with the sugars.
- The cobbler is best served warm but can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
