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Budget-Friendly Brown Butter Pecan Pie Cobbler: Easy 5-Ingredient Dessert

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This budget-friendly brown butter pecan pie cobbler is the dessert you didn’t know you needed. It’s simple enough for a Tuesday night but special enough for a holiday table, with a crisp, pecan-studded crust on top and a soft, almost custard-like filling underneath.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your baking dish inside the oven while it preheats.
  2. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Stir occasionally until it turns golden amber with brown specks and smells nutty. Remove from heat immediately and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup packed light brown sugar and 2 large eggs until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly pour the warm brown butter into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces until evenly distributed.
  8. Carefully remove the preheated baking dish from the oven. Scoop the batter into the dish and spread into an even layer.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the cobbler cool in the dish on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Watch the butter like a hawk when browning—it can go from perfect to burnt quickly. Don’t skip preheating the baking dish for a crisp bottom. Use room temperature eggs to prevent the batter from seizing. Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes for extra flavor. Let the cobbler cool completely before cutting for clean slices. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat well.

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