Vegan Bourbon Pecan Cobbler Recipe

Gooey, sticky cobbler made from pecans with inspiration from bourbon whiskey cake and pecan pie.

Equipment	Single Burner and Oven
Difficulty	Easy

Vegan dessert recipe or brunch idea!

Cobbler makes an excellent brunch dish, pairing perfectly with either coffee or champagne for a decadent end to a delicious meal. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and whiskey creates a cozy, nostalgic feel that also makes your house smell divine! Whether you choose to enjoy it as a vegan breakfast or as the grand finale to a heartier meal, it will warm your soul at any time of the day.

The epitome of comfort food.

This recipe embodies comforting Southern food. With its traditional, indulgent flavors, it's ideal for entertaining guests with hospitality. Whether enjoyed on a special occasion or as a fun weeknight indulgence, this cobbler is sure to provide charm and friendliness. Even if you're not a vegan and are just looking for an easy dessert recipe without milk or eggs, this delightful treat will warm your heart.

Note about this cobbler recipe:

Although this recipe contains numerous ingredients, it is quite forgiving, so there's no need to worry about making mistakes. No stress!

Cleaning tip.

If your cake pan is difficult to clean, let it soak for a few hours. The sugar crust will dissolve while soaking, making it easy to clean out. If are short on time to wait you can try letting hot water soak for a few minutes.

Substitutions?

Vanilla substitute: If you don't have vanilla, you can use maple syrup as a replacement! If you don't have any maple syrup, you can simply omit it from the recipe. Bourbon is often used as a replacement for vanilla anyway.

Cinnamon substitute: You can use half the amount nutmeg or clove as a replacement, or simply leave it out. Alternatively, you might experiment with very small sprinkle of allspice, which offers a warm, aromatic taste that can add some spicy aroma.

Baking powder substitute: You can substitute the baking powder by using 1 teaspoon of lemon juice combined with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, or alternatively, you can replace all the flour with self-rising flour.

Pecan substitute: If you need an alternative to pecans, try using walnuts! They provide a comparable texture and taste, although the idea of walnut cobbler recipe might seem a bit off, ha!

Is dark brown sugar necessary? No, light brown sugar will also do the job. However, using dark brown sugar can add a richer flavor to your cobbler.

Let's begin:

Gather all your ingredients to be sure you have everything in stock and ready to go. You don't want to get halfway through baking and realize you're out of a necessary ingredient.

Preheat your oven to 350F/180C degrees.

Place a saucepan over medium heat and combine 1 1/2 cups of pecans, 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of bourbon, 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of non-dairy butter. Always start with the pecans and water, and avoid adding the bourbon first or you may accidentally create a flambé.

Stir the ingredients and heat them to a gentle simmer. Stir from time to time, cooking until the sugar dissolves and the alcohol in the bourbon cooks out, which takes approximately 5 minutes. Then remove the mixture from the heat. Meanwhile, prepare the cake pan and batter as instructed below.

Prepare an 8x8in cake pan (20x20cm): Add 1 tablespoon of the 1/3 cup of neutral-flavored oil to the pan and use a brush to spread it thoroughly, ensuring it reaches all corners. With a spoon, sprinkle a portion of the 3/4 cup of sugar over the oiled pan until it is lightly coated. This should only use a small amount of the sugar. Transfer the remaining sugar and oil into a mixing bowl for the batter.

The photo above shows what the cake pan should look like after it has been properly oiled and sugared.

To the mixing bowl add the 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup non-dairy milk, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp cinnamon.

Mix together until combined, using a whisk to eliminate any lumps. Avoid whisking the batter too much, which can result in a tough cobbler, you want it to just reach a smooth consistency and then stop mixing.

Gently pour the batter into the center of the prepared cake pan. You don't want to pour near an edge, or you may accidentally wash off some of your oil and sugar crust.

Carefully drizzle the prepared pecans and syrup mixture over the batter, aiming to distribute it as evenly as possible across the top.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cobbler turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the pecans start to burn, you can cover them with a piece of tin foil by loosely placing it over the top of the dish. This protects them from the direct heat without causing them to steam themselves. Just fold a piece of foil larger than your baking sheet in half, then unfold it and place it on top of your cobbler like a little roof.

When the cobbler is almost done baking, prepare the topping drizzle. Combine 2 teaspoons of non-dairy butter, 2 teaspoons of dark brown sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Microwave the mixture in 10-second intervals until the butter is just melted, then stir everything together. Alternatively, you can heat the topping drizzle ingredients in a small pan over medium-low heat until the butter is just melted, then stir everything together.

After removing the cobbler from the oven, gently pierce it several times across the surface using a skewer, a two-pronged fork, or a thin knife. Stir the drizzle topping again and then slowly pour it evenly over the surface.

Allow the cobbler to cool and soak for a few minutes, then serve it up and enjoy it warm!

What can I serve with this cobbler recipe?

I recently brought this cobbler to a potluck, and it received rave reviews! It was a lovely conclusion to an already delightful meal. Although the potluck was a dinner event, this dish would also be a great choice for breakfast or brunch, which was the real reason I created it. Finding a good vegan brunch recipe can sometimes be tough! Keeping its original intention in mind, if you're looking for serving suggestions, may I recommend:

• Coffee

• Tea

• Champagne

• Hash

• Fruit Salad

• Vegan "Cinnamon Roll" Bread Pudding

• Hagelslag: Dutch Toast with Sprinkles Breakfast Recipe

• Big scoops of vanilla ice cream!

Don't hesitate to serve this as a regular dessert after dinner. It not only resembles a more traditional baked dessert recipe rather than a vegan recipe, but it also appears and tastes as though you invested much more effort than you actually did. We love a lazy recipe to share with others!

Storage.

This cobbler can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. After the first day, it will lose the crunchiness of the crust, but it will come free from the pan easily and become more similar to cake. At that point, I usually just eat it straight from the fridge with a spoon, ha! However, you can warm the cobbler up in the microwave if you prefer.