The BEST Easy Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe

Enjoy everything you love about the fall season in bite after bite with this delicious Pumpkin Cobbler. It almost has the same texture as my pumpkin bread, but is slightly fluffier with a crunchy pecan topping and an amazing sauce in the bottom of the pan that you’ll want to lick with your finger! It’s the perfect fall dessert.

I love Fall. I love the way my house smells when I light fall-scented candles. Pumpkin is just one of those aromas that gives you that cozy feeling that makes fall so special. 😁

And with fall comes pumpkin season! Pumpkin lovers are going to rave about this cobbler.

I just know that Pumpkin Cobbler (also called upside-down pumpkin pie or pumpkin upside-down cake) is going to be one of those recipes that your family will ask for again and again.

It will likely become ‘THE’ recipe that gets handed down from generation to generation.

It’s that good (and that easy)!

Serve it right out of the oven with a bowl of ice cream or enjoy the leftovers…if there’s any left. 🙂 This is a great dessert to enjoy anytime, but it’s also elegant enough that it’s perfect to take to holiday gatherings – or serve in place of pumpkin pie.

If you love pumpkin recipes as much as I do, be sure to check out my:

• Pumpkin French Toast
• Pumpkin Pie Bars
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Ingredients Needed For Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this delicious pumpkin pecan cobbler recipe. I split the ingredients up into groups to make it easy for you.

Cobbler

• Flour – All-Purpose or Cake Flour will be the best options
• Baking Powder
• Salt
• Sugar
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – a blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice
• Pumpkin Puree – use the 100% pumpkin puree, 100% organic will work too
• Milk – whole milk will add richness and extra flavor
• Butter
• Vanilla – flavor enhancer

Topping

• Sugar
• Brown Sugar – regular or light brown
• Chopped Pecans – you can buy pre-chopped or chop them yourself
• Hot Water – super hot but not boiling

How To Make Pumpkin Cobbler

Who knew pumpkin cobbler could be so easy to make? The combination of easy elegance and tastiness is addictive, and you’ll make this recipe again and again!

Step 1 – Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish

Begin by pre-heating the oven to 350 degrees. Then spray 9 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2 – Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.

Step 3 – Combine Wet Ingredients

In a different bowl, mix pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla together.

Step 4 – Mix Wet Ingredients with Dry Ingredients

Now add the wet ingredients in with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Spread this dough mixture into the 9 x 9 pan.

Step 5 – Make Cobbler Topping

In a 3rd bowl, stir together the topping ingredients: brown sugar, sugar, and chopped pecans. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.

Step 6 – Add Water and Bake

Now pour the hot water over the topping. Bake for 40 minutes or until the center of the cobbler has a cakey appearance.

Serve with ice cream and pour cobbler sauce over the top. ENJOY!!!

Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe Notes And Tips

• Once the cobbler is baked, there will be a delicious sauce at the bottom. This is the ideal addition to a nice bowl of cobbler and ice cream.

• If someone has a nut allergy, merely eliminate the pecans. Another option would be to split the recipe in two different baking dishes and only put the topping on one.

• When adding the hot water to the top of the cobbler, it should be super hot but not boiling water.

• Resist the urge to stir once the water has been poured on top. Let the water and the bake time create the scrumptious cakey, lava type cake.

Can I use canned Pumpkin Pie Mix instead of Pumpkin Puree?

Yes, you can! My favorite is to use pumpkin puree and control how much spice is in the recipe (I LOVE fall spices).

But if you want to use pumpkin pie mix for your pumpkin cobbler, just leave out the spices so you don’t overdo it.

Variations Of Pumpkin Cobbler To Try

• If pecans are not your favorite type of nut, replace them with chopped walnuts or hazelnuts.

• This cobbler is delish served warm or cold. To make it even more yummy, top with homemade whipped topping and/or a drizzle of caramel. Or spice it up with some cinnamon or a little nutmeg sprinkled on top!

• If you want an even saucier version, drizzle some hot caramel sauce over the top of your pumpkin cobbler. 

Make it Gluten-Free

To make this recipe gluten-free, replace the flour with a gluten-free flour blend. And just to be on the safe side, make sure the baking powder you have is gluten-free.

Pumpkin Cobbler Storage

With milk as an ingredient, its high moisture content makes storing at room temperature prime conditions for bacteria to grow. To be safe, store your cobbler in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Freezing Directions

Pumpkin Cobbler can be frozen for up to a month. Freezing the baked cobbler is best so you will need to let it cool completely and cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil.

More Pumpkin Desserts and Recipes You’ll Love

If you love this pumpkin cobbler, make sure to also check out these other posts!

• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes
• Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
• Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice Recipe
• Easy Pumpkin Cookies With Cake Mix
• Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe (+ Cream Cheese Frosting)
• Easy Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe (With Caramel Sauce)