Easy Pumpkin Cobbler

INGREDIENTS

For the Pumpkin Filling

• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Cobbler Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1/4 cup brown butter (optional, but highly recommended)

For Serving (Optional)

• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
• A drizzle of caramel sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
2. Make the Pumpkin Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk until smooth. Add the cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt, and mix until fully combined. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3. Prepare the Cobbler Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until just combined; the batter will be thick and a bit lumpy, which is perfect. Gently drop spoonfuls of the cobbler batter over the pumpkin filling. Don't worry about spreading it out perfectly; the topping will naturally spread and puff up as it bakes.
5. If using, drizzle the brown butter over the entire cobbler for an extra layer of flavor. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the cobbler topping.
6. Bake: Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the pumpkin filling is set. The edges should be slightly bubbly.
7. Allow the cobbler to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help the filling set a bit more. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.