Gooey Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler Delight
This Gooey Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler Delight is a warm and comforting dessert that's perfect for fall gatherings. A spiced pumpkin filling is topped with a buttery, pecan-studded cobbler and baked to golden perfection, creating a lusciously moist and decadent treat.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Medium bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Oven
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour in the milk and melted butter and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cobbler topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The filling will still be gooey.
- Let the cobbler cool slightly for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Don't overmix the cobbler topping to avoid a tough texture. Melted butter in the cobbler topping creates a tender and slightly crispy crust. Cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set up. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a spicier cobbler, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pumpkin filling. You can also add chocolate chips or substitute pecans with other nuts. For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.