Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler

I found this recipe on Pinterest.  I thought it would make an excellent alternative for pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.  Regardless it is a super simple cobbler for your Fall dessert table.

Ingredients:
Cobbler:

• 1 cup + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Topping

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 cups very hot water

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a medium sized bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices, set aside.
• In a smaller bowl, stir pumpkin, milk, melted butter and vanilla together to combine. 
• Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix to create a thick batter. 
• Pour into a small 8-inch casserole dish with high sides.  
• In a separate bowl, stir sugar, brown sugar and pecans together. 
• Spread over the top of the batter evenly. 
• Pour hot water over the entire thing. 
• Place on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes or once the middle is set.
• Cool 5-10 minutes before serving. 
• Serve with more pecans and vanilla ice cream.