Description
Southern Pecan Pie Cobbler blends classic pie flavors with rustic cobbler charm. Warm spices and buttery pecans create a delightful dessert you’ll savor to the last delicious crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot water
- 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete surface coverage to prevent adherence.
- Batter Creation: Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until seamlessly blended, then gently incorporate milk and vanilla extract to form a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Base Layer: Melt butter directly in the prepared dish, then delicately pour the prepared batter over the butter without disrupting the underlying layer, followed by an even distribution of chopped pecans across the surface.
- Syrup Development: Dissolve brown sugar into hot water, stirring until a glossy, caramel-like liquid emerges, then cascade the mixture uniformly over the pecan and batter layers, allowing natural seepage.
- Baking Process: Place the dish in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, baking for 35-40 minutes until the surface achieves a rich golden-brown hue with effervescent edges.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from oven and let the cobbler rest for 10-15 minutes to stabilize its internal structure, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a generous dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Butter Distribution Technique: Carefully pour batter over melted butter without mixing to create a distinct layered texture that ensures a crispy bottom and soft interior.
- Pecan Placement Strategy: Scatter pecans evenly to guarantee each bite contains a perfect nutty crunch, preventing clumping or uneven nut distribution.
- Syrup Pouring Precision: Allow brown sugar mixture to flow naturally without stirring, creating a self-forming caramel layer that adds rich depth to the cobbler’s flavor profile.
- Temperature and Resting Wisdom: Let the cobbler rest exactly 10-15 minutes after baking to stabilize the structure and develop a decadent, gooey center that enhances overall dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 83
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 32 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg