Description
Luxurious Southern pecan pie cobbler merges classic dessert traditions with comforting rustic charm. Warm caramel notes and buttery pecans create an irresistible finale you cannot resist devouring.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups Fisher pecans, chopped
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups corn syrup
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour or all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons cold butter
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by greasing a 7×10 dish with butter, ensuring it’s at least 2½ inches deep to prevent overflow. Set the oven to 375°F for optimal baking conditions.
- Create the pie base by whisking corn syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, eggs, brown sugar, pecans, allspice, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Transfer the pie mixture into the prepared baking dish, distributing it evenly across the surface.
- Craft the cobbler topping by combining flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter, working until the mixture resembles coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
- Enhance the cobbler batter by gently folding in vanilla, buttermilk, and additional chopped pecans, mixing minimally to maintain a light texture.
- Distribute the cobbler dough generously over the pie filling using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, allowing space between dollops for natural spreading during baking.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping develops a golden-brown crust and the filling sets with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Allow the dessert to rest briefly after removing from the oven, then serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Ensure precise butter cutting by using cold butter straight from the refrigerator, which creates flakier, more tender cobbler topping.
- Prevent overmixing the cobbler batter by gently stirring until ingredients just combine, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Customize the dessert by substituting pecans with walnuts or almonds for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Control sweetness levels by reducing brown sugar or using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a more balanced taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg