Description
Spiced pumpkin pecan cobbler blends autumnal warmth with Southern comfort. Rich caramel sauce and buttery crumble create a memorable dessert you’ll crave season after season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to create the perfect foundation for this seasonal dessert.
- Blend pumpkin puree with granulated sugar, whole milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) until achieving a silky, uniform consistency. Transfer the luxurious mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Craft the cobbler topping by combining flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a separate bowl. Incorporate chopped pecans, then introduce melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until the topping forms a crumbly texture.
- Distribute the pecan-studded topping evenly across the pumpkin base, ensuring complete coverage. Generously scatter additional chopped pecans and brown sugar over the surface.
- Gently pour hot water across the entire cobbler, creating a mysterious liquid layer beneath the topping. Resist the urge to stir, allowing the magical transformation to occur naturally during baking.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Look for a golden-brown top and a set center, indicating the cobbler has reached its peak deliciousness.
- Allow the cobbler to rest and cool for approximately 15 minutes, letting the caramel-like sauce develop its rich, decadent character. Serve warm, optionally crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
- Perfectly toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the cobbler’s texture.
- Consider using canned pumpkin puree for consistent moisture and smooth filling, avoiding potential watery results from fresh pumpkin.
- Gluten-free alternative works wonderfully by substituting regular flour with almond or gluten-free baking flour blend without compromising taste.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or stevia for a lower-calorie dessert option that maintains delicious pumpkin spice profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 202 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg