Description
Harvest season brings pure magic with pumpkin pecan cobbler, a delightful dessert merging warm spices and caramel-like textures. Sweet layers of autumn comfort invite you to savor each spoonful of this irresistible Southern-inspired treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare workspace and gather all necessary equipment for crafting a delectable pumpkin pecan cobbler.
- Heat oven to 350°F and delicately coat a 2-quart casserole dish with light grease, creating a non-stick surface for the dessert.
- Create a harmonious dry ingredient blend by sifting flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves into a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate vessel, whisk together pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smoothly integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter. The consistency should remain thick and luxurious.
- Transfer batter into the prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly and positioning on a rimmed baking sheet to catch potential drips.
- Craft a decadent topping by combining granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans in a small bowl, ensuring thorough mixture.
- Sprinkle the pecan sugar mixture generously across the batter’s surface, creating an enticing textural layer.
- Delicately pour hot water over the entire surface without disturbing the layered components.
- Slide the cobbler into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 40 minutes until the center sets firmly.
- Remove from oven and permit a brief resting period of 5 minutes to stabilize the dessert’s structure.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Flour Flexibility: Experiment with gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Spice Customization: Adjust spice ratios to personal preference, adding more cinnamon or reducing nutmeg for a personalized flavor profile.
- Nut Alternative: Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds for different nutty undertones or omit entirely for nut-free dietary needs.
- Moisture Magic: Resist overmixing batter to maintain a tender, soft cobbler consistency that ensures a delicate crumb structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg