Description
Pecan Pie Cobbler is a delightful Southern dessert that combines the rich, gooey flavors of pecan pie with a light, fluffy cake topping. This easy-to-make casserole-style dessert features a sweet pecan filling layered under a buttery cake batter, which bakes up into a beautiful golden brown treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a cozy, comforting dessert, it pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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For the Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Pecan Mixture
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Other
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted, for baking dish)
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour ½ cup of melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish and tilt to coat the bottom evenly, ensuring the base of the cobbler will have a rich buttery flavor.
- Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until the batter is smooth with no lumps. Pour this batter over the melted butter in the baking dish without stirring, allowing it to settle evenly.
- Mix the Pecan Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the light corn syrup, brown sugar, ½ cup melted butter, vanilla extract, and lightly beaten eggs. Stir in the chopped pecans, making sure they are evenly coated with the sweet syrup mixture.
- Layer the Pecan Mixture: Carefully spoon the pecan mixture evenly over the batter layer in the baking dish. Do not stir; the layers should remain separate to create a distinct texture contrast.
- Add Boiling Water: Gently pour the boiling water over the entire dish, covering all ingredients. This step helps create a gooey, pie-like bottom while the cake batter rises to the top as it bakes.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. The cobbler should appear bubbly and slightly firm when done.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for about 15 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the layers set for easier slicing and enhances the flavors. Serve warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a truly indulgent treat.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic Southern experience.
- The cobbler develops a gooey pecan pie-like base beneath a fluffy, cake-like topping, providing delightful contrasting textures.
- Do not stir layers after adding pecan mixture and boiling water to preserve texture separation.
- Use a baking dish size of 9×13 inches for best results.
