If pumpkin is one of your favorite things about fall, then you will love this easy, homemade Pumpkin Cobbler recipe! It’s filled with the flavors of the season that everyone loves and a perfect end to your holiday dinner.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and what better way to finish off your dinner than with a delicious pumpkin dessert?! For most people that would automatically mean pulling out the faithful pumpkin pie recipe. This year, I promise you – you will want to skip the traditional pie and make this homemade pumpkin cobbler instead! This cobbler is easy to make and your whole family is going to love it. It has all of the flavors of pumpkin pie, with less of the work!
This tasty pumpkin cobbler is the perfect holiday treat and it’s surprisingly simple to make! You don’t have to make a fussy pie crust and even the measurements are very forgiving in this recipe.
Plus, there are plenty of topping options if you’re not a fan of marshmallows.
Cobbler Ingredients
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- butter
- sugar
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- half and half
- vanilla
- pumpkin
- evaporated milk
- eggs
- light brown sugar
- pumpkin pie spice
Topping Ingredients:
- powdered sugar
- half and half
- vanilla extract
- marshmallow fluff
- pecans
How to Make Pumpkin Cobbler
Remove to a wire rack to cool. Scoop into dessert dishes. Drizzle with the marshmallow topping if desired. Sprinkle with pecan halves. Serve with whipped cream.
Variations:
This recipe is delicious as is, however, you can easily make some changes based on your preferences. Some ideas include:
- Add a Caramel Drizzle
- Serve with vanilla ice cream
- Replace the pecan halves with chopped walnuts.
Homemade Pumpkin Cobbler
Description
If pumpkin is one of your favorite things about fall, then you are going to love this easy, homemade pumpkin cobbler recipe! It’s sweet and delicious, and surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
For the Cobbler
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 2 1/8 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 1/2 and 1/2 ((may subsitute milk))
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups pumpkin
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- To make the base of the cobbler, in a large bowl, combine and mix eggs, milk, pumpkin, brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, flour and spices.
- To make the cobbler crust, combine remaining sugar, flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Add the vanilla extract and milk and mix together.
- Pour the melted butter into a 13×9″ baking pan. Pour your pumpkin mixture into the pan.
- Pour the cobbler crust mixture in the pan. Dot the 2-tbsp. butter and sprinkle 4 tbsp. granulated sugar across the top. The crust will rise to the top as it bakes.
- For marshmallow topping, mix together the powdered sugar, half and half, vanilla, and marshmallow fluff till smooth.
- Bake the cobbler for approximately 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is browned.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool. Scoop into dessert dishes. Dollop with the marshmallow topping if desired. Sprinkle with pecan halves. Serve with whipped cream.
Notes
If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute ⅓ tsp each of ginger, cloves and nutmeg and ¾ tsp. cinnamon
