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Cozy Brown Butter Pecan Pie Cobbler

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A warm, comforting dessert that combines the gooey richness of pecan pie with the soft, buttery topping of a cobbler. The nutty depth of brown butter and crunchy pecans make this an irresistible fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups roughly chopped pecans, lightly toasted
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for topping)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Brown the butter: Place ½ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams and brown specks appear, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a heat-safe bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well. Stir in vanilla. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour and ¼ teaspoon salt over mixture, whisk until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
  4. Prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, ½ cup sugar, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cut in cold butter cubes with a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well, add ½ cup milk and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Stir just until combined (batter will be thick and lumpy).
  5. Assemble: Pour filling into prepared dish. Drop spoonfuls of topping over filling, leaving some gaps.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into topping comes out clean. If browning too quickly, tent with foil for last 10 minutes.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the butter—it’s key for flavor. Toast pecans for extra crunch. Let cobbler rest 15-20 minutes after baking to allow filling to set. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and almond milk.

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Keywords: brown butter, pecan pie, cobbler, fall dessert, Thanksgiving, easy dessert, comfort food

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