Description
Southern comfort shines through this pecan pie cobbler, merging classic dessert traditions with rustic charm. Warm pecans and buttery crust invite you to savor each comforting, sweet-rich bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 ½ cups light corn syrup
- 2 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 6 eggs (slightly beaten)
- ½ cup butter (melted)
- 1 box refrigerated pie crusts (softened as directed on the box)
- 4 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Butter-flavor cooking spray
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and generously grease a 13×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- Crust Placement: Unroll the first pie crust into the prepared dish, pressing smoothly against bottom and sides, trimming excess edges for a perfect fit.
- Syrup Mixture: Whisk dark corn syrup, dark brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs in a large bowl until achieving a harmonious, silky consistency.
- Pecan Integration: Incorporate chopped pecans into the syrup mixture, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the liquid base.
- Initial Layering: Spread approximately half the pecan-infused filling evenly across the bottom crust, creating a comprehensive coverage.
- Crust Sealing: Position the second pie crust atop the initial filling, meticulously crimping edges to create a secure seal, then lightly mist with cooking spray to encourage golden browning.
- First Baking Phase: Bake for 14-16 minutes until the top crust transforms into a rich, golden-brown with crisp edges.
- Final Composition: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), pour remaining filling over the baked crust, and artfully arrange whole pecan halves across the surface.
- Completion: Bake an additional 30 minutes until filling sets with a subtle center jiggle, indicating perfect doneness.
Notes
- Crust Preparation: Press pie crust gently to avoid stretching, which can cause uneven baking and shrinkage.
- Syrup Mixing: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to prevent sugar crystallization and ensure a smooth, silky filling texture.
- Baking Temperature: Watch carefully during high-heat initial baking to prevent burning, as golden-brown is the goal, not dark brown.
- Pecan Placement: Arrange whole pecan halves in a single layer for even distribution and aesthetic appeal, ensuring each slice has a beautiful topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg