Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler is a comforting and easy-to-make dessert perfect for fall. Combining pumpkin puree and warm spices with a buttery cake topping, it cooks slowly in a crockpot to develop rich flavors and a soft, moist texture. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a cozy treat that highlights classic autumn flavors.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (low) or 2 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Prepare the pumpkin mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon until well combined.
- Add evaporated milk: Stir the evaporated milk into the pumpkin mixture until fully incorporated.
- Prepare crockpot: Lightly coat a large crockpot (4-6 quarts) with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour pumpkin base: Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared crockpot, spreading it evenly.
- Mix the cake topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the yellow cake mix and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter to form a crumbly mixture.
- Add cake topping: Sprinkle the cake mixture evenly over the pumpkin base in the crockpot.
- Cook the cobbler: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
- Add pecans: About halfway through cooking, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top if using.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the cobbler warm topped with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Notes
- Using a 4-6 quart crockpot is ideal for even cooking and proper layering.
- Feel free to substitute chopped walnuts for pecans or omit nuts entirely for a nut-free dessert.
- For added texture, try adding a handful of raisins or dried cranberries to the pumpkin mixture before cooking.
- Make sure to check the cobbler toward the end to avoid overcooking, as crockpot models can vary.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated; texture will remain moist and delicious.
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