Description
This Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a cozy, fall-inspired dessert that’s warm, gooey, and full of spiced pumpkin flavor with a crunchy pecan topping. It bakes with its own caramel-like sauce, making every bite soft and sweet underneath a golden, nutty crust. Perfect for holidays or cool evenings, and easy enough for weeknight baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar for richer flavor)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/4 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Stir in Wet Ingredients: Add pumpkin puree, milk, and melted butter. Mix until just combined.
- Pour Batter: Spread the batter evenly in the greased dish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped pecans and brown sugar evenly over the top.
- Add Water: Carefully pour the hot water over everything. Do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and golden. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving. To make ahead, prep the dry and wet ingredients separately, then assemble and bake fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg