This Southern pumpkin pecan cobbler is a yummy fall dessert that combines the beloved harvest flavor of pumpkin with nuts.

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Autumn in the South ushers in some of my favorite things…cooler temps (hopefully), fall sports, harvest time, and pumpkin…everything!

I love the scent of a lighted candle with a pumpkin spice fragrance. It just shouts fall, ya’ll! And guess what else?

Nothing is better than the smell of a freshly baked pumpkin pie or in this case…pumpkin pecan cobbler. Pumpkin and fall just go hand in hand!

If you love pecans, you’ll also want to try our pecan praline.

Watch How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler

Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler For The Win!

To take this pumpkin cobbler to the next level, we have added in the rich nutty taste of pecans for a crunchy and salty twist to the dish. An ooey gooey cobbler with decadent pecans makes for a delicious harvest dessert.

The pumpkin and pecans “team up” to create a “winning” combination of autumn flavors. You can see how the saying, “nuts about fall” came to be!

Are there any substitutions I can use if I don’t have all the ingredients on hand?

We have pecans trees on my family’s farm, so it is my go-to nut for desserts. However, if you don’t have any on hand, you can substitute walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, or even pistachios.

Just remember the taste will differ in sweetness depending on the “nut” you choose.

If you don’t have vanilla extract, a good alternate flavoring is maple syrup or almond extract. Almond extract is a stronger flavor than vanilla, but will give you a similarly delicious flavor profile, if used sparingly. 

If you don’t have evaporated milk in your pantry, you can substitute 1 ½ cups of cream or half & half (or a combination of the two). You can also use milk (any kind from skim to whole); but using this substitution, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch in with the sugar and spices to thicken the cobbler.

Now, if you would prefer your cobbler to be less “sugary sweet”, you could substitute the cup of sugar with a sugar substitute like Truvia or coconut sugar. Other options would be agave nectar or agave syrup, honey, maple syrup, or molasses. Keep in mind that the overall taste will change depending on the “sugar” you choose. And keep in mind the replacement ratios.

Can I add any toppings to this cobbler?

This cobbler already has its own crunchy topping— buttery pecans generously sprinkled across over the batter. However, if you would like to add a little extra “pizzazz” to the dessert, spoon up a “heaping helping” of the cobbler into a bowl and top it with your favorite ice cream.

French vanilla, cinnamon, or even caramel ice cream would pair well with the pumpkin cobbler.

If you prefer a whipped topping, Cool Whip is always a good “store bought” option. Of course, you could also try “whipping” up your own cream with flavors like rum or maple to give it another dimension in taste.

Can I cook pecan pumpkin cobbler in a crock pot?

You sure can. Allow it to cook several hours until bubbly and the topping is set. You might need to “sample” it occasionally to determine when it is ready to serve.