Description
This classic Southern Pecan Cobbler features a rich, buttery crust baked to golden perfection, topped with a gooey pecan filling. It’s an irresistible dessert perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings. The combination of crunchy pecans and sweet syrupy filling creates a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Batter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and melt butter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a 9×13-inch baking dish and put it in the oven while it preheats. Remove once the butter is fully melted to ensure an even coating on the bottom of the dish.
- Prepare batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Assemble cobbler base: Pour the prepared batter evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish. Do not stir or mix; the batter should rest on top of the melted butter.
- Add pecans and sugar topping: Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans evenly over the batter. In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup light brown sugar and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pecans and batter.
- Finish with boiling water: Carefully pour 1 1/2 cups boiling water evenly over the top of the entire mixture. Avoid stirring; the water will interact with the dry ingredients to create a gooey bottom layer.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is bubbling. The batter will rise to the top, forming a cakey crust with a luscious pecan filling underneath.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the filling set. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Self-rising flour is key for the cobbler’s fluffy texture. If unavailable, substitute with 1 cup all-purpose flour combined with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- This dessert is rich and buttery, making it perfect for festive occasions like holidays or potlucks.
- Allow the cobbler to cool briefly to avoid the filling from being too liquid and to enhance the flavor melding.
- Serving with vanilla ice cream complements the warm cobbler beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
