Easy Pecan Cobbler

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Sweet and buttery with a delicious, crunchy topping, this easy pecan cobbler requires only a few pantry ingredients to come together. This cobbler recipe has a soft, warm, comforting vanilla flavor and crunchy pecans on top to make it a dessert everyone keeps coming back for.

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A recipe that tastes like pecan pie but better! This cobbler is made with easy ingredients and whips up in under 45 minutes. And the result is pure bliss.

It has a soft, rich base that’s layered with chopped pecans and is then topped with a brown sugar pecan crumble. It’s a dessert recipe that the whole family will love no matter how many times you make it. Great for Sunday night dinners or a Holiday table, this pecan cobbler is sure to impress.

Ingredients

There’s two layers to this easy pecan cobbler but they overlap ingredients which means that you don’t need many!

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What You’ll Need

  • Pecans give the cobbler an added crunch for texture. The best can be found at our friends over at PRIESTER’S PECANS.
  • Brown sugar is used in both the base and the topping for a classically sweet flavor.
  • Baking staples like self-rising flour, salt, and milk are needed for the cobbler base to come together.
  • Vanilla gives the dessert a comforting aroma and it will come out more the higher quality vanilla you use. Butter adds richness to the cobbler and helps it melt in your mouth.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

Instructions

In just 45 minutes you’ll have this pecan cobbler ready for your guests to devour.

Preheat oven to 350.

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Prep all ingredients and add 3/4 cup brown sugar to a large bowl.

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Add in self rising flour.

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Salt

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Add milk to the dry mixture and mix well.

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Follow with melted butter.

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And vanilla. Mix well and spread in a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish evenly.

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Top with chopped pecans.

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To add texture and interest, I lay whole pecan halves all around the top of the chopped pecans.

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Sprinkle with 1 cup of brown sugar evenly.

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Add a pinch of salt to the top.

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Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla to boiling water, mix carefully.

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Slowly drizzle vanilla water over the top to cover the brown sugar layer.

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Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until the center is slightly set. We want it to be a bit mushy in the middle! Cool slightly and serve warm.

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Why Brooke loves this recipe!

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You can make a cobbler out of most any fruit but this pecan cobbler is something different. Filled with texture, its dumpling center is not as moist as that of a fruit cobbler. Making it more like a really tender coffee cake. You really shouldn’t take my word for how good it is, you should make it today and find out on your own!

Variations and Substitutions

Most of the substitutions for the easy pecan cobbler are simple but can bring out new tastes.

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  • Vanilla paste: Use this in place of the extract for an even warmer flavor.
  • Spices: Adding some cinnamon, nutmeg, or even pumpkin pie spice around the fall months can create a great new twist on the recipe.
  • More crunch: If you want variety, mix in some pistachios or hazelnuts with the pecans.
  • Chocolate: Stirring in mini chocolate chips gives you a gooey chocolate center.
  • Serving: Serve your cobbler alongside rich vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for more indulgence.

Equipment

🔧 I love to share recipes that are no special equipment required but here are a few things that would definitely make this recipe easier!

How to Store It

Once cooled, you can store the pecan cobbler in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. To reheat it, place it in the oven at 350F until warmed through. You can also reheat the cobbler in the microwave in intervals.

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Easy Pecan Cobbler

Soft, comforting, and sweet this easy pecan cobbler is topped with a pecan, brown sugar crumble that’s hard to resist!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1.33 cups self rising flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup butter melted
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

For the Topping

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pecan halves
  • 1.25 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, flour and salt.
    ¾ cup brown sugar, 1.33 cups self rising flour, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add milk, vanilla and melted butter and mix well. Pour into a greased casserole dish and spread evenly. Top with chopped pecans.
    ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅓ cup butter, 2 cups chopped pecans
  • Sprinkle the top with brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Add some pecan halves on top. Add 1tsp of vanilla to boiling water and carefully pour over the brown sugar topped cobbler.
    1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup pecan halves, 1.25 cups boiling water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Pinch salt
  • Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the center is nearly set. Cool slightly and serve warm.

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Notes

Notes: Make sure not to use margarine in place of butter as it will alter the melt-in-your-mouth taste.
When baking, you want to remove the cobbler when the middle is nearly set. It will firm up a bit as it cools, and this keeps it from being overdone.

🍴 PRO TIP!

Butter is where it is at for this one! Don’t skimp on our favorite ingredient and use fresh, good butter. No substitutes will quite do as well to give you the consistency for cobbler you are looking for.

🗹 RECIPE FAQ’S

What’s the best way to serve pecan cobbler?

You can enjoy this cobbler recipe warm as it’s written. You can also serve it with a scoop of your favorite ice cream or whipped cream on top. Even adding a drizzle or caramel sauce would be delicious.

Can you make this cobbler ahead of time?

Yes! You can make it in advance and store it in the fridge covered in plastic wrap once cooled. When you’re ready to enjoy it, let the casserole dish come to room temperature and remove the plastic wrap before reheating it in the oven at 350F until warmed through.

Can I freeze this pecan cobbler?

Allow it to cool completely, cover with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for up to a month. Thaw overnight at room temperature and reheat at 350 until warm in the center.

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4 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Another new recipe from you that is now a family fav!! Michael already wants me to bake another.😍 We love pecan pie & this is a special twist to the pie. Thanks again for sharing your talent with us!!!

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  2. 5 stars
    Yuuuuuuuuuum😋
    Thanks for sharing! I’m not the best pie maker THIS cobbler is so easy and taste delicious!!!!

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