Description
This Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is the ultimate warm, gooey, and spiced fall dessert! With a soft pumpkin cake base, crunchy pecans, and a caramel-like sauce that forms while baking, this cozy treat is perfect for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving, or a simple weeknight dessert. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the pumpkin cake base:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cloves (or use 1 tsp pumpkin spice blend!)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling!)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the pecan topping:
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (50g) chopped pecans
For the magic caramel sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) hot water
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Stir in pumpkin purée, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
Step 2: Add the pecan topping
- Sprinkle brown sugar and chopped pecans evenly over the pumpkin batter.
Step 3: Pour the magic sauce
- Slowly pour hot water over the entire batter. Do not stir!
- The water will create a self-saucing effect, forming a gooey caramel sauce underneath as it bakes.
Step 4: Bake and serve
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set and golden brown but the bottom is still soft and saucy.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Spoon out warm portions, making sure to get some of the gooey sauce from the bottom.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch!
Notes
- Want it extra rich? Swap milk for heavy cream in the batter.
- Prefer walnuts? Substitute pecans for chopped walnuts.
- Spicier? Increase the cinnamon and nutmeg for a bolder flavor.
- No pumpkin? Try using sweet potato purée as an alternative.
- Add chocolate! Sprinkle in mini chocolate chips for a fun twist.