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Skillet pumpkin cobbler is a quick and delicious dessert that tastes so much like pumpkin pie! A homemade cobbler base with pumpkin filling topped with brown sugar makes for a gooey caramel-like finish. It’s the perfect fall dessert that pairs wonderfully with homemade vanilla ice cream!
During the fall season, we can’t resist delicious pumpkin desserts. Warm pumpkin butterscotch muffins flavored with homemade pumpkin pie spice, no-bake pumpkin cheesecake cups, and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are just a few easy pumpkin recipes that are perfect for enjoying on crisp autumn days.
And be sure to grab some pie pumpkins to make this easy slow cooker pumpkin butter recipe with homemade puree. It’s fantastic on bread, yogurt, or just straight from the jar!
As much as we love pumpkin, another easy fall dessert is apple crisp, apple crumb cake, or apple spice cupcakes.
Why You’ll Love This Skillet Pumpkin Cobbler
- Simple Ingredients: Made with pantry staples, this sweet pumpkin mixture is spiced with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. It’s a great dessert for chilly fall weather!
- Perfect for Gatherings: Serve this homemade pumpkin skillet cobbler straight from a cast iron skillet, only taking about 40 minutes from start to finish.
- Gooey Brown Sugar Crust: A simple brown sugar mixture melts over the pumpkin layer, baking into a rich, caramel sauce.
- Delicious with Ice Cream: Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or homemade whipped cream for the ultimate cozy fall dessert.
Ingredients
Find the full list of ingredients, amounts, and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Pumpkin Puree: This recipe calls for one cup of pumpkin puree. This can be either store-bought or use your own homemade pumpkin puree.
- Warm Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and ginger blend together for a warm and comforting flavor.
- Light Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and a slight caramel flavor to the top of the cobbler.
- Melted Butter: Adds a rich, buttery flavor and helps create a golden, slightly crisp edge that makes each bite even more irresistible.
Equipment
How to Make Skillet Pumpkin Cobbler
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making this delicious skillet pumpkin cobbler.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Add the butter to a cast-iron skillet and place it in the oven while the oven preheats and the butter melts (Photo 1).
Step 3: Add the flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine (Photos 2 through 4).
Step 4: Add the oil (Photo 5) and canned pumpkin to the bowl (Photo 6) and whisk until smooth (Photo 7).
Step 5: Remove the skillet from the oven once the butter is melted, pour the batter into the skillet, and smooth out the top (Photo 8).
Step 6: Sprinkle ¼ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup white sugar evenly over the batter (Photo 9). Pour the water over everything (Photo 10) and sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the top (Photo 11).
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling at the edges (Photo 12)
Step 8: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
How to Store
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
More Fall Dessert Recipes
- Fall Dessert Charcuterie Board
- Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies
- Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins
- Easy Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Turkey Brownies
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Skillet Pumpkin Cobbler
Equipment
Ingredients
Cobbler Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree, canned or homemade
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add the butter to a cast-iron skillet and place it in the oven while the oven preheats and the butter melts.
- Add the flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the oil and canned pumpkin to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Remove the skillet from the oven once the butter is melted, pour the batter into the skillet, and smooth out the top.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup white sugar evenly over the batter. Pour the water over everything and sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling at the edges.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Warm spices, gooey pumpkin filling, and a perfectly crisp topping make this an irresistible fall dessert.