Cranberry Cobbler with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust Recipe
This Cranberry Cobbler with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and a sweet, crumbly topping layered with a rich brown sugar pecan crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy dessert cravings, this baked cobbler combines fresh cranberries with hints of orange zest and juice, topped with a buttery, nutty crust that adds a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cranberry Filling
- 24 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup orange juice
- Zest from 2 oranges
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Cobbler Topping
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces
- ½ cup boiling water
Brown Sugar Pecan Crust
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly spray a 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set it aside to prepare the filling.
- Prepare Cranberry Filling: Rinse the cranberries and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle the sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cornstarch over the cranberries. Gently stir to combine and allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the topping.
- Assemble Filling in Dish: Pour the cranberry mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Make Cobbler Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Use a pastry blender or two forks to work the butter into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly.
- Add Boiling Water to Topping: Pour the boiling water into the flour and butter mixture, stirring until the mixture is combined into a batter-like consistency.
- Top the Cranberries: Spoon the cobbler topping mixture over the cranberry filling in the baking dish. Gently spread it out so that it completely covers the cranberries.
- Prepare Brown Sugar Pecan Crust: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, chopped pecans, and melted butter. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Apply Pecan Crust: Evenly spoon the brown sugar pecan crust mixture over the cobbler topping, covering the surface.
- Bake the Cobbler: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best tartness and texture.
- Letting the cranberry mixture sit allows the flavors to meld and the sugar to slightly macerate the berries.
- Boiling water helps to bring together the cobbler topping batter and ensures a tender topping.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted beforehand for extra nutty flavor, if desired.
- Use non-stick spray or butter to grease the baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Enjoy this cobbler warm for best flavor and texture, but leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated.
Keywords: cranberry cobbler, pecan crust, brown sugar topping, holiday dessert, baked dessert, fruit cobbler
