Description
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a comforting fall dessert featuring a spiced pumpkin cake that magically creates its own gooey caramel pudding as it bakes. Topped with chopped pecans and served warm with ice cream, it’s the perfect end to any autumn or holiday meal.
Ingredients
For the Cobbler Base:
1 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp cloves
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ cup milk
¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
1½ cups very hot water
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients into a thick batter.
Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish.
Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and pecans. Sprinkle evenly over batter—do not stir.
Carefully pour very hot water over the topping. Again, do not stir.
Place dish on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until top is set and pudding layer forms underneath.
Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Placing the dish on a baking sheet helps catch bubbling caramel overflow.
Walnuts can be used in place of pecans.
This dessert is best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American