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A close-up view of the spiced pumpkin filling for the cobbler in a glass baking dish before the topping is added.

Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler: The Ultimate Fall Dessert Recipe

This easy Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler recipe is the ultimate fall dessert, featuring a rich, gooey, spiced pumpkin filling and a perfectly crunchy, buttery pecan topping. A must-have for your holiday table!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Filling
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Gently stir the chopped pecans into the crumb mixture.
  6. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the filling is set (a knife inserted in the center comes out clean) and the topping is golden brown.
  8. Let the cobbler cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Tip 1: Ensure your butter for the topping is very cold to achieve the best crumbly texture.
Tip 2: Let the cobbler rest after baking. This is essential for the filling to set properly for clean serving.
Tip 3: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate dessert experience.