Best Pecan Pie Cobbler Recipe

If there is one thing every Southerner loves, it is pecan pie! I don’t know what this dessert is about, but it seems to be one of those things that brings us all together. Even if politics and other things get us down, it seems to be one of those things that everyone agrees is just good.  I think it is also one of those things that may be just an acquired taste. My mom wasn’t a huge fan of it, but she was also a New Yorker. Most of the rest of my family, though, loves this pie and all of its different iterations.  While I love this traditional dessert, it is one of the few southern desserts I have never prepared.

I didn’t consider it until a family member asked for a recipe. I was honestly clueless since I didn’t even know my mother had one. While I eventually did find it digging through my mom’s box of old recipes, it had me thinking there had to be a faster way to make this, even though those who don’t love this ultra-sweet dessert might like it, too.  I can’t disagree, though. While I love pecan pie, it is one of those things I must be in the mood for because it is so sweet. Most of the time, it is honestly too sweet for me and not exactly diet-friendly (not to mention that most traditional recipes are filled with various corn syrups, which I don’t look to use in cooking).

After experimenting with various recipes, I finally found what I thought was the perfect pecan pie recipe—turning it into a pecan pie-inspired cobbler. This delicious cobbler has all the pecan pie flavor without the oversweetness and corn syrup. It uses only natural ingredients you can find in your own pantry, which is very important to my own family (especially since we try to focus on eating as naturally and organically as possible). I also love that it is inexpensive, especially with pecans being on sale lately. It also helps me regularly get a large bag of pecans on Amazon or Sam’s Club. It is also a great recipe for re-seasoning older cast iron pans.

Are you ready to try this delicious recipe for yourself? Our Pecan Pie Cobbler recipe is below. In the comments below, please tell us what you think of the recipe or if you made any changes. We always love hearing what our readers think about our recipes.

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Pecan Pie Cobbler Recipe

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A delicious cobbler made from only natural ingredients inspired by a traditional pecan pie, but without the corn syrup.

• Author: Susan Bewley
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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Cobbler Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

   

Topping Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Add the butter to a cast-iron skillet and place it in the oven while the oven preheats and the butter melts. Remove the skillet from the oven and set aside.
3. Add the flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
4. Add the milk and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
5. Pour the batter into the skillet with the melted butter and smooth out the top.
6. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the batter.
7. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the pecans, and pour the water over everything.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
9. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
10. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Note: Do you need a cast iron pan for this recipe? We highly recommend a Lodge pan. They are great quality, made in the United States, and won’t break the bank.

About Susan Bewley

Susan Bewley is a professional writer who has been writing content online & in print format for over 10 years. As well, she is an alumni of the University of Louisville with a Masters Degree in Special Education. When not working as an online business consultant or ghost writing, she can be found writing on Budget Earth, on her own novel, or working with various entities in the pet industry.