Description

Pecan Pie Cobbler is a delightful Southern dessert that combines the gooey, rich flavors of classic pecan pie with the comforting texture of a cobbler. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple ingredients like corn syrup, brown sugar, and chopped pecans baked over a tender batter base. The dessert produces its own luscious sauce as it bakes, making each serving warm, sweet, and perfect served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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For the Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (for the bottom of the dish)

For the Pecan Topping

1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Additional

1 1/2 cups hot water

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare the Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish, evenly coating the surface.
Make the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Slowly add the milk, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Pour this batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish, taking care not to stir or mix the layers.
Prepare the Pecan Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, light brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Fold in the coarsely chopped pecans gently.
Assemble the Cobbler: Spoon the pecan mixture gently over the batter layer in the baking dish without stirring, preserving the separation of layers for proper cobbler texture.
Add Hot Water and Bake: Carefully pour the 1 1/2 cups of hot water evenly over the top of the pecan mixture. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden, bubbling, and the center is set.
Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the cobbler rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the delicious gooey sauce to thicken. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added decadence.

Notes

This dessert naturally creates a rich, gooey sauce as it bakes, similar to a lava cake consistency.
Allow the cobbler to rest for at least 15 minutes after baking so the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
Best served warm and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.