Description
Southern charm meets sweet comfort in this irresistible Pecan Pie Cobbler, blending classic dessert magic with rustic simplicity. Layers of buttery pastry and caramelized pecans create a mouthwatering experience that delights from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Pecans:
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- 2 cups pecan halves
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 eggs, slightly beaten
Crust and Cooking Spray:
- 1 box refrigerated pie crust, softened to room temperature
- Butter-flavor cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 13×9-inch glass dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Carefully unfurl the first pastry sheet, gently stretching it to create a precise rectangular shape that perfectly lines the prepared baking dish, trimming excess edges for a neat fit.
- Create a luxurious filling by whisking corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and eggs until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy liquid, then fold in chopped pecans for rich texture.
- Distribute half of the pecan-studded filling evenly across the first pastry layer, creating a luscious base for the dessert.
- Drape the second pastry sheet over the initial filling, pressing edges to seal and lightly mist with butter-flavored spray to encourage golden browning.
- Roast at 425F for 14-16 minutes until the top crust achieves a beautiful golden hue, then reduce temperature to 350F.
- Gently cascade remaining filling over the partially baked crust, artfully arranging whole pecan halves in an elegant pattern across the surface.
- Continue baking for 30 minutes at 350F, watching for a bubbling, set filling and rich caramelized appearance.
- Rest the cobbler for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and filling to stabilize before serving warm, optionally crowned with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Prevent soggy crust by using a glass baking dish, which helps crisp up the bottom layer and absorb excess moisture during baking.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting corn syrup and brown sugar quantities to suit personal taste preferences.
- Enhance texture by toasting pecans briefly before adding them to the filling, which intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting traditional pie crusts with almond flour or gluten-free pastry options for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 44-46 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 675
- Sugar: 70 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg