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Easy Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler: A Warm Fall Dessert

A close-up, sunlit slice of moist pumpkin pecan cobbler on a white plate.

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Make this easy Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler for a warm, gooey fall dessert. It combines spiced pumpkin filling with a crunchy, buttery pecan topping, making it perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until completely combined. Pour this pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the top of the pumpkin mixture in the dish. Do not stir.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and chopped pecans. Drizzle the butter and pecan mixture evenly over the dry cake mix layer.
  5. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
  6. Let the cobbler cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm, perhaps with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar with brown sugar in the pumpkin base.
  • You can prepare the pumpkin base and topping separately a day ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.
  • Serve this dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

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