Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler
Ingredients:
For the base:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup canned pumpkin (or cooked and mashed pumpkin)
– 1/2 cup melted butter
For the topping:
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the liquid to pour over:
– 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Prepare the base mixture:
– In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
– Add the milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
– Mix in the pumpkin puree and melted butter until fully combined.
3. Prepare the topping:
– In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chopped pecans.
– Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the base in your baking dish.
4.Add the hot liquid:
– Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire mixture in the baking dish. It might look strange, but this step is essential for creating the delicious caramel sauce during baking.
5.Bake:
– Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly set.
– Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving.
Serving:
– Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The warm caramel sauce combined with the rich pumpkin and pecan flavors makes this dessert perfect for autumn.
