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Warm Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler with Caramel Sauce – Easy Fall Dessert

A rich pumpkin pecan cobbler with warm spices, soft cake, and natural caramel sauce. Perfect fall dessert for holidays or cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cobbler

  • 1 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • ½ tsp pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cups chopped pecans
  • 1½ cups very hot water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven
    Set your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Combine Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a separate bowl, stir the pumpkin purée, milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla until smooth.
  • Create the Batter
    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
  • Transfer to Baking Dish
    Spread the batter into an 8-inch casserole dish with high sides.
  • Add Topping
    In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and pecans. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  • Pour Hot Water Over Top — Do Not Stir
    Slowly drizzle the hot water across the entire dish. This creates the caramel sauce as it bakes.
  • Bake
    Place the dish on a baking sheet (in case it bubbles). Bake for 40 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly puffed.
  • Cool & Serve
    Allow the cobbler to rest for 5–10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and extra pecans.

Notes

  • Avoid overbaking — the goal is a soft top with a gooey bottom.
  • Spices can be adjusted to taste.
  • Best served warm for maximum flavor and texture.