Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Filling

1. Combine the Ingredients:

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice, and vanilla extract. Stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. The result should be a creamy, spiced pumpkin base that smells like fall in a bowl!

2. Spread the Pumpkin Mixture:

Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out into an even layer. This is the base of your cobbler, providing a sweet and spiced foundation for the pecan topping to sit on.

Step 3: Prepare the Pecan Topping

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

2. Add the Butter and Pecans:

Pour the melted butter into the flour mixture and stir until combined. Next, fold in the chopped pecans. The mixture should resemble a crumbly dough, with the pecans evenly coated in the buttery flour.

3. Layer the Pecan Topping:

Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the pumpkin base. It doesn’t need to completely cover the pumpkin—this is a cobbler, so some of the pumpkin layer can peek through the topping.

Step 4: Add the Brown Sugar Layer and Water

1. Brown Sugar Topping:

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the entire dish. This will create a caramel-like sauce as the cobbler bakes, infusing the dessert with a rich sweetness that complements the pumpkin and pecans.

2. Pour the Hot Water:

Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the entire dish, making sure to cover the sugar and pecan topping. The hot water will help create the gooey, self-saucing effect that makes cobbler so irresistible.

Step 5: Bake the Cobbler

Place the cobbler in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy, and the pumpkin layer is bubbling around the edges. The center should still be slightly soft and gooey, but the topping should be firm to the touch.

Step 6: Serve Warm

Let the cobbler cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For an extra touch of fall flavor, sprinkle some additional chopped pecans and a dusting of ground cinnamon on top.