Description
This Pecan Cobbler is a delightful Southern dessert featuring a buttery pecan base topped with a sweet, cakey batter that bakes into a golden, bubbly treat. Perfect for serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream, it combines the rich flavor of pecans with a simple, easy-to-make batter for an irresistible sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 6 tbsp real butter (no substitutions)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Batter
- 1 and 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 and 1/2 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s fully heated before baking.
- Melt Butter: Melt the 6 tablespoons of real butter completely and pour it into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create a rich, flavorful base.
- Add Pecans: Evenly sprinkle the 1 cup of chopped pecans over the melted butter in the dish, which will toast slightly during baking.
- Mix Batter: In a separate bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 cups of self-rising flour, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, and 1 and 1/2 cups milk. Mix until smooth, forming the cobbler batter.
- Pour Batter Over Pecans: Carefully pour the batter over the pecans and butter without stirring, so the distinct layers develop while baking and create a textured cobbler.
- Bake: Bake the assembled dish for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly, indicating the batter is cooked through and the flavors melded.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cobbler to cool for a few minutes to set before serving, ideally warm with cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Ensure to use real butter, as it enhances the flavor and texture significantly compared to substitutes.
- Do not stir the batter after pouring it over the pecans to maintain the cobbler’s layered texture.
- Serve warm for best taste, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Self-rising flour provides the leavening agents needed; do not substitute with all-purpose flour without adding baking powder and salt.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted prior to sprinkling if a more intense nutty flavor is desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
