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Cozy Pumpkin Cobbler

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A warm and comforting pumpkin cobbler with a tender, biscuit-like topping and a lightly spiced pumpkin filling, perfect for fall gatherings and easy weeknight desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or dairy-free milk like almond
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Pour pumpkin filling into the prepared baking dish and smooth evenly.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  6. Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Add milk to dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; dough will be sticky.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of topping over pumpkin filling, leaving some gaps.
  9. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Keep butter cold to ensure a flaky, tender topping.’, ‘Do not overmix the topping dough to avoid toughness.’, ‘Use fresh spices for best flavor.’, ‘If topping browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking.’, ‘Brush topping lightly with milk and sprinkle sugar before baking for a crunchy finish.’, ‘Can substitute dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free option.’, ‘Gluten-free flour blend can be used for gluten-free version.’, ‘Optional nut toppings can be added for crunch.’, ‘Pumpkin pie filling should not be used as it makes the cobbler too sweet and dense.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in microwave for 30 seconds or in oven at 325°F for 10-15 minutes.’]

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