Description
Savory pumpkin pecan cobbler blends autumn’s warmth with rich southern comfort. Caramel sauce and buttery crumble invite you to embrace seasonal indulgence with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp milk (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or equivalent all-purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup + 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder (aluminum-free recommended)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- Optional: vanilla ice cream (heavy cream or whipped cream for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish or deep 8-9 inch pan.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, combining flour, baking powder, salt, spices, and sugar until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate container, whisk pumpkin puree with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. The batter should appear thick and slightly lumpy. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish, positioning it on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Create the topping by mixing granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Fold in chopped pecans, ensuring even distribution across the mixture.
- Sprinkle the pecan-sugar topping uniformly over the pumpkin batter’s surface.
- Carefully pour hot water over the entire surface without stirring or disturbing the layers.
- Bake for 40 minutes, watching for the center to set and achieve a slightly firm consistency.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Optional: Serve with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Swap all-purpose and pastry flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Hot water creates a unique self-saucing texture, forming a delightful caramel-like bottom layer during baking.
- Adjust spice quantities to personal preference or experiment with additional warm spices like cardamom for a personalized twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 223 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg