Caramel Pumpkin Cobbler with Pecans Recipe
A comforting fall dessert combining smooth, spiced pumpkin with a buttery cobbler crust, crunchy pecan topping, and a luscious caramel sauce that seeps into every bite. This cobbler blends warm spices and sweet caramel, delivering a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for holidays or cozy nights. Easy to prepare but impressively flavorful, it’s a sweet autumn treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup evaporated milk or whole milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups very hot water
- Optional toppings: vanilla ice cream whipped cream, caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry to form a thick batter; spread into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over pecans.
- Carefully pour hot water over the entire mixture without stirring.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before serving with optional vanilla ice cream and drizzled caramel sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh or canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Pouring hot water over the batter creates a rich caramel sauce as it bakes.
- Toast pecans lightly for extra crunch and flavor.
- Serve warm for best texture and taste.
- Refrigerate leftovers and reheat gently before serving.
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