Description
This classic Southern Pecan Cobbler features a rich, buttery batter topped with crunchy chopped pecans and a gooey brown sugar sauce that forms during baking. It’s an easy, comforting dessert perfect for warm gatherings, served best warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Batter Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature while you prepare the cobbler.
- Butter Base: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish, creating a base layer for the batter.
- Make Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth, consistent batter.
- Layer Batter: Pour the batter carefully over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring—this layering is key to the cobbler’s structure.
- Add Pecans: Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans over the surface of the batter for a crunchy texture.
- Top with Brown Sugar: Spread the light brown sugar uniformly over the pecans to add sweetness and to form the signature gooey sauce.
- Pour Boiling Water: Slowly and carefully pour the boiling water over the entire mixture, ensuring not to stir, so the layers remain distinct.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set, and the cobbler bubbles around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the cobbler to set slightly before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- The baking process creates a delicious gooey brown sugar sauce on the bottom, making each bite extra moist and flavorful.
- Serving the cobbler warm enhances its comforting flavors and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Be careful when pouring the boiling water over the batter to maintain the distinct layers essential to the cobbler’s texture.
- This recipe is perfect for making ahead; simply reheat gently before serving.
