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Cozy Pecan Pie Cobbler
This cobbler brings together everything you adore about classic pecan pie, but it’s way easier. The flaky crust gets golden, the inside turns ooey-gooey, and a splash of vanilla will have your kitchen smelling awesome. Honestly, grabbing a slice feels like a big warm hug every time.
Why This Cobbler Stands Out
Trust me, this isn’t just your run-of-the-mill cobbler. Think of it as a giant pecan pie but even better—you get that gooey, rich center all through. It comes together so fast, perfect for when you want to whip up something memorable but can’t spend hours in the kitchen. Plus, you can get creative and tweak it however you like!
What Goes In
- The Star: Grab two cups of pecans—chopped, halved, or a mix, it’s totally up to you.
- For The Crust: A box of Pillsbury pie crusts makes this super simple.
- For Baking: Don’t forget a bit of butter spray to prep your dish.
- Stick Together: You’ll need six eggs to keep everything from falling apart.
- The Flavor: Pour in some vanilla extract for that classic homemade vibe.
- Sugar Rush: Spoon in sugar or use brown sugar if you want bonus caramel flavor.
- Melted Goodness: Half a cup of butter, melted—because you can never have enough.
- Syrupy Sweet: Go with dark or light corn syrup, whatever you’ve got on hand.
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Let’s Make It Together
- Layer It Up
- After pouring half the filling onto your bottom crust, top with the second crust and spread over the rest of the filling.
- Mix The Filling
- In your largest bowl, whisk up eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla, then toss in those pecans.
- Get Your Dish Ready
- Spray your 13x9 dish and heat the oven to 350°F, then gently fit the first pie crust inside and patch up any rips.
- Time To Bake
- Slide it all in the oven for 40–50 minutes. Let it set and cool a bit, so it’s easier to slice and serve.
Tricks For Awesome Cobbler
If you want the richest flavor, dark corn syrup is the way to go, but the light kind works fine—especially mixed with brown sugar. I love using both chopped and whole pecans for some crunch. Craving a change? Lose the bottom crust or scatter cake mix on top for a fun twist.
How To Keep It Fresh
This treat lasts around 5 days in the fridge if you tuck it into an airtight box. When you need a sweet fix, heat it up in the microwave or in a 325°F oven. Want to save some for later? Freeze it for a month—just defrost overnight in your fridge.
Make It Your Style
Don’t be shy—switch things up! Use butter pecan cake mix on top instead of another crust, or dot with extra butter before it bakes. If you’re short on time, just go with a single top crust. It’s still totally scrumptious.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What's better about the cobbler style?
Way easier to cut and hand out to friends than pie and it keeps that gooey middle everyone wants. Also, less chance to mess it up.
- → Can I swap in homemade crust?
Definitely! If you make your own, just roll it to match the dish. Store-bought is fine too if you want quick.
- → How come there are two fillings?
You get flaky bites with every forkful. Double filling means every piece is packed with both buttery crust and sticky sweetness.
- → Will light corn syrup work instead of dark?
Yep, you can use it. The flavor won't be as deep since dark syrup has more caramel vibes, but it'll still taste good.
- → How do I tell it's baked through?
The center should jiggle a little but not be runny. It thickens up while cooling down so don't worry if it's a bit soft.