Desserts
Pecan Pie Cobbler
Started making this when I messed up a pecan pie one time. Just needs pie crust, butter, and pecans. Tastes like pecan pie but way easier. Great warm with ice cream on top.
A simpler way to serve pecan pie to a crowd. This cobbler combines flaky pie crust layers with classic pecan pie filling. Takes about an hour to make, serves 12-15 people, and tastes just like the traditional pie version.
Why Make This Version
Easier than making individual pies. Serves more people with less work. Uses store-bought pie crust to save time. Perfect for holiday gatherings or potlucks. Makes great leftovers and freezes well.
What You Need
- Pie crusts: 2 refrigerated crusts (from 14.1-oz box), room temperature
- Butter: 1 cup unsalted, melted and cooled
- Dark corn syrup: 2 cups (Karo brand preferred)
- Sugar: 2 cups granulated white
- Eggs: 4 large, room temperature
- Vanilla: 2 teaspoons pure extract
- Pecans: 3 cups, mix of halves and chopped
- Cooking spray: Butter-flavored preferred
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Set up (15 minutes)
- Heat oven to 350°F. Take pie crusts out 15 minutes before using. Spray 13×9 glass dish with cooking spray. Melt butter, let cool 5 minutes. Beat eggs in separate bowl
- Prepare first crust (5 minutes)
- Unroll one crust on clean counter. Roll gently to 13×9 inches. Press into dish – patch any tears. Don’t trim edges
- Make filling (10 minutes)
- Mix melted butter, corn syrup, sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Stir in 2½ cups pecans. Save ½ cup for topping
- Layer the cobbler (5 minutes)
- Pour half filling over bottom crust. Unroll second crust, roll to 13×9 inches. Place on filling. Pour remaining filling over top. Sprinkle with reserved pecans
- Bake and check (45-50 minutes)
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Check center – should be set but slightly jiggly. Add 5 minutes if needed. Top should be golden brown
- Cool and serve
- Cool 30 minutes minimum before cutting. Center keeps setting as it cools. Cut into squares – clean knife between cuts