This Mediterranean Pecan Pie Cobbler has a rich texture and caramel-like flavor. We prepare this cobbler with pecan halves, honey, pure maple syrup, extra-virgin olive oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, whole-wheat pastry flour, Greek yogurt, milk, and a small amount of sea salt. This cobbler contains approximately 420 calories. We make this cobbler in just one hour. This Mediterranean Pecan Pie Cobbler is an excellent choice for holiday gatherings, family dinners, potlucks, festive celebrations, cozy weekends, and special occasions. This cobbler can be refrigerated for almost five days or frozen for just three months, so you can prepare it beforehand. You can serve this cobbler with Greek yogurt, vanilla gelato, fresh berries, honey-drizzled labneh, or a warm cup of herbal tea.
STATS:
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Duration: 20 minutes
- Caloric Content: 420 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Course: Dessert
- Cook Duration: 40 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 cup
- Cooking Mode: Baking
- Total Servings: 8
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 1 hour
TOOLS:
- Baking dish
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Saucepan
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
PECAN FILLINGS:
- 3 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- â…“ cup olive oil
- Two eggs
- Vanilla extract, two tbsp.
- One tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
COBBLER BATTER:
- Pastry flour, one cup
- Baking powder, one tsp.
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- Half a cup of milk
- Honey, two tbsp.
- Vanilla extract, one tsp.
TOPPING:
- 2 tbsp pecans
- 1 tbsp honey
INGREDIENT NOTES:
PECANS:
- We use pecans, as they provide the classic nutty flavor and crunchy texture in this cobbler. As a substitute, you can use walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
HONEY:
- Honey adds natural sweetness and helps create the rich caramel-like filling. Alternate it with date syrup or agave nectar.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides moisture and healthy Mediterranean fats to the cobbler. You may substitute it with avocado oil or melted coconut oil.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- We utilize maple syrup to enhance the deep caramel flavor of the dessert. As a further option, use additional honey or date syrup.
PASTRY FLOUR:
- We use whole-wheat pastry flour to give the topping a tender texture with added fiber. As an alternative, you can use all-purpose flour or white whole-wheat flour.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt adds richness, moisture, and a slight tangy flavor to the batter. You can replace it with plain yogurt, skyr, or sour cream.
MILK:
- Milk helps create a smooth and well-balanced batter consistency. Alternatively, you can use any dairy milk or unsweetened plant-based milk.
CINNAMON:
- We add cinnamon to provide warmth and depth of flavor to the cobbler. As a substitute, you can use nutmeg, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 175°Celcius and coat a dish.
- Stir the sea salt, honey, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, olive oil, and eggs in a dish till smoother.
- Whisk in the pecan halves till it is equally coated.
- Spread the mixture in a dish.
- Mix the sea salt, whole-wheat pastry flour, and powder of baking in a vessel.
- Stir the vanilla, Greek yogurt, honey, and milk in a different dish.
- Carefully stir the dry and wet elements to prepare a smooth batter.
- Equally spread the batter on the pecan mixture.
- Garnish the surface with chopped pecans.
- Bake for approximately thirty-five minutes, or till the filling begins to form around the corners and the surface turns brown.
- Bring it out of the oven, and we drizzle the honey.
- Before serving, cool the cobbler for almost fifteen minutes.
TIPS:
- Before serving, leave this cobbler for some time for the perfect setting of the filling.
- Include a small amount of cardamom to get a Mediterranean flavor boost.
- Before using, you can toast the pecans for about five minutes to improve the flavor.
- We utilize neutral-temperature eggs for smooth and perfect filling.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DESSERTS:
- Vanilla gelato
- Greek yogurt
- Whipped mascarpone
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon frozen yogurt
SIDES:
- Honey-drizzled labneh
- Fresh figs
- Mixed berries
- Pomegranate arils
- Orange slices
BEVERAGES:
- Herbal chamomile tea
- Cinnamon tea
- Brewed coffee
- Almond milk latte
- Vanilla rooibos tea
GARNISHES:
- Toasted pecans
- Candied orange peel
- Honey drizzle
- Ground cinnamon
- Pistachios
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store this cobbler for only five days in a tight-fitting package.
FREEZER:
- Store these cooled portions in a closed dish for almost 60-90 days.
FAQs:
How will I know whether this cobbler is prepared or not?
- You will know when the filling starts bubbling around the corners, and the surface gets brown.
Will we prepare this cobbler without any gluten?
- Yes, you can utilize an all-purpose flour blend without gluten instead to make this cobbler gluten-free.
Can we decrease the sweet taste?
- Sure, you can decrease the amount of honey by two tbsp.
Could we prepare this cobbler earlier?
- Yes, you can assemble the cobbler a few hours earlier, chill it, and then bake it.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 420 kcal
Sodium: 180 mg
Net Carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 18 g
Fats: 31 g
Proteins: 8 g
Portion Size: 1 cup
Total Carbs: 28 g