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The Ultimate Warm & Gooey Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler (Easier Than Pie!)

Close-up of a gooey slice of pumpkin pecan cobbler, topped with caramelized pecans.
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Make this easy Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler for your next gathering. It combines warm spiced pumpkin with a crunchy pecan topping for a comforting fall dessert that is better than pie.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This forms your base layer.
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly over the crust layer in the baking dish. Do not stir.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  7. Carefully pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over the entire surface of the cobbler. This helps create the gooey layer.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The center may still look slightly soft.
  9. Remove the cobbler from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the hot surface.
  10. Let the cobbler cool slightly for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve this warm pecan dessert with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an unforgettable experience.
  • For a maple pecan pumpkin cobbler variation, substitute 2 tablespoons of the milk with maple syrup in the pumpkin mixture.
  • This recipe works well as a Crock Pot Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler; cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.

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