October just began and it is officially my favorite time of year: Fall! The days are windy and overcast, leaves are falling, and believe it or not, it even rained today! The smell of rain is one of my favorite things, but nothing compares to the smell in the kitchen when I made this beautiful cobbler. Oh em gee guys, it was one for the books! It was buttery, nutty, and cinnamon-y, that’s a word right?! It turned out extra delish and super easy to make! It’s perfect for a Friendsgiving dessert, holiday work potluck, or just a Sunday dessert for your family!

I think I should let you all in on a little secret and it’s a doozy so please prep yourselves. I’m not the biggest fan of pumpkin. Ahhh! I know it’s super weird and all of my friends laugh at me. I don’t hate it, but it’s not my favorite. That being said, I like to sometimes create recipes with ingredients I wouldn’t normally choose to challenge myself a little. And with this recipe in particular, I’m so happy I did! It is husband approved, which (let’s be honest) is all the approval I really need 🙂

I let the cobbler cool a little (easier said than done!) before putting a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and enjoying! And don’t forget to spoon some of the yummy sauce from the bottom of the pan on top! Ps: how cute is my ruffled pie dish from Crate and Barrel?! Full disclosure: we got these for our wedding THREE YEARS AGO and this is my first time using them. I’m just going to stick with the saying “there’s no time like the present” to make me feel better about myself. Haha.

Download printable version here!

PUMPKIN PECAN COBBLER
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup flour
2t baking powder
1/2t salt
3/4 cup sugar
1t cinnamon
1/2t nutmeg
1/4t clove
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup + 2T whole milk
1/4 cup melted butter
2t vanilla extract

Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cup hot water

Steps:
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl
-Combine wet ingredients in a different bowl
-Add wet ingredients to dry, mix together, and add to baking dish
-Mix first three topping ingredients together and add to baking dish; distribute evenly
-Pour hot water over the top; don’t mix!
-Bake for 40 minutes or until center is completely set
-Serve, add vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!