pecan pie cobbler

Oh wow 🤎 — Pecan Pie Cobbler is the ultimate Southern dessert: buttery, gooey, and nutty, with that perfect balance between pie and cobbler. It tastes like classic pecan pie, but even easier — and it makes its own caramel sauce as it bakes.Here’s a foolproof recipe that’ll make everyone ask for seconds 👇

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🥧 Pecan Pie Cobbler

🍽️ Serves:

8–10 people

⏱️ Time:

Prep: 20 min | Bake: 45–50 min | Cool: 15 min

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Ingredients

For the cobbler base:

• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (¾ stick)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ¾ cup whole milk

• 1½ tsp vanilla extract

For the topping:

• 1½ cups chopped pecans (plus extra halves for garnish if desired)

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed

• ¾ cup boiling water

Optional extras:

• A drizzle of maple syrup for depth

• ½ tsp cinnamon (for a warm touch)

• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven and melt butter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Place butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the oven to melt.

3. Once melted, remove from oven (don’t let it burn!).

2. Make the batter

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

2. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth (the batter will be thin).

3. Pour the batter directly over the melted butter — do not stir.

   • The butter will float to the top and form a buttery crust as it bakes.

3. Add the pecans and sugar layer

1. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the batter.

2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top of the pecans (don’t stir).

4. Pour on the hot water

1. Carefully pour boiling water over the top — yes, it seems strange, but don’t mix!

   • This step helps create that rich, gooey caramel sauce underneath.

5. Bake

• Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling around the edges.

• The top will be crisp and cakey, and the bottom will have a luscious, gooey caramel layer.

6. Cool and serve

• Let cool 15–20 minutes before serving (the sauce thickens as it cools).

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream — heavenly!

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Use toasted pecans for an extra nutty flavor.

• Add a splash of bourbon or dark rum to the batter for a grown-up twist.

• Substitute brown butter for regular butter for a deeper caramel flavor.

• Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days (or refrigerate up to 5).

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Would you like me to give you a mini pecan pie cobbler version (for ramekins or individual desserts)?