Description
This Pecan Pie Cobbler is a decadent Southern-inspired dessert featuring a rich and gooey pecan pie filling topped with a fluffy, buttery cobbler crust. It combines crunchy chopped Fisher pecans with sweet corn syrup and warm spices, baked to golden perfection in a single dish, making it ideal for cozy family gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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Pecan Pie Filling
- 1 ½ cups corn syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups Fisher pecans (chopped)
- ⅛ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Cobbler Dough
- 1 ½ cups 1.1 GF flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 8 tbsp cold butter
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Fisher pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 7×10-inch baking dish with at least 2 ½ inches in depth to prevent sticking and allow for easy serving.
- Mix Pecan Pie Filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine corn syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, eggs, packed light brown sugar, chopped pecans, ground allspice, and kosher salt. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the filling layer.
- Prepare Cobbler Dough Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free or all-purpose flour, baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the dry mixture and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter in until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs for a tender cobbler crust.
- Add Buttermilk and Pecans: Pour in the buttermilk and mix gently just until the dough comes together. Fold in the 1 cup chopped Fisher pecans to add texture and flavor.
- Assemble Cobbler Topping: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, dollop equal-sized portions of the cobbler dough evenly over the top of the pecan pie filling, ensuring surface coverage but leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cobbler topping is golden brown and the filling is set and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this warm, comforting Pecan Pie Cobbler as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- This Pecan Pie Cobbler beautifully combines crunchy pecans with a sweet, sticky corn syrup and brown sugar filling topped with a fluffy cobbler crust for ultimate comfort dessert vibes.
- Butter the baking dish well to avoid sticking and to help with easy serving.
- Using cold butter cut into the dry mixture is key to achieving a tender, flaky cobbler crust.
- Make sure the eggs are at room temperature to help the filling mix evenly and set properly.
- Allow the cobbler to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving, as this helps the filling thicken and prevents burns from hot syrup.
- Great served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a classic dessert twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 626 kcal
- Sugar: 68 g
- Sodium: 506 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
