Can I make Pumpkin Cobbler ahead of time?

Yes. However, it tastes best warm because the sauce stays softer. You can bake it earlier, refrigerate it, and then reheat individual servings before serving.

Why do I pour hot water over Pumpkin Cobbler?

The hot water works with the brown sugar topping as the dessert bakes. As a result, a gooey caramel-style sauce develops underneath the pumpkin cake.

Should I stir the water into the batter?

No. Instead, pour the hot water evenly over the top and leave the layers alone. Stirring can stop the sauce from forming correctly underneath.

Can I use pumpkin pie filling?

No. Use 100% pure pumpkin because pumpkin pie filling already contains added sugar and spices. Therefore, using pie filling can make the dessert overly sweet and change its flavor.

Can I make this Pumpkin Cobbler gluten-free?

Yes. Simply use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour that contains xanthan gum. Also, check every other ingredient label if you need a fully gluten-free dessert.

Is this recipe dairy-free and egg-free?

Yes, the recipe contains no dairy or eggs as written. However, check packaged ingredient labels if allergies or strict dietary requirements apply.

Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe : Easy Cozy Thanksgiving Dessert

Description

Warm, cozy Pumpkin Cobbler with a soft spiced pumpkin cake layer and gooey caramel-style sauce underneath. This easy Thanksgiving dessert takes just 10 minutes to prep and bakes in one 9×13-inch dish.

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1 cup canned pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups very hot or boiling water

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in a large bowl.

3. Stir in the pumpkin, vegetable oil, and vanilla until combined. The batter will be thick.

4. Spread the pumpkin batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.

5. Mix the brown sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, then distribute the mixture evenly over the batter.

6. Carefully pour the very hot or boiling water evenly over the top. Do not stir.

7. Bake uncovered for 50 to 55 minutes, until the cake layer has risen, set, and turned golden while a caramel-style sauce forms underneath.

8. Let the Pumpkin Cobbler rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

9. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate chips if desired.

Notes

Use 100% pure canned pumpkin rather than pumpkin pie filling because pumpkin pie filling already contains added sugar and spices.

Fresh pumpkin puree can replace canned pumpkin if it is smooth and not watery.

Do not stir the cobbler after pouring the hot water over the topping. Leaving the layers undisturbed helps the sauce form underneath.

Use very hot or boiling water for the best caramel-style sauce.

Let the baked cobbler rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the sauce can thicken slightly.

For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour that contains xanthan gum and check that the remaining ingredients are gluten-free.

The recipe is dairy-free and egg-free as written, subject to checking individual ingredient labels.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat individual portions in about 30-second intervals until warm.

To freeze, cool completely, wrap securely or place in a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw frozen Pumpkin Cobbler overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Pumpkin Cobbler tastes best served warm.