Cranberry Cobbler with Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

Cranberry Cobbler

If you’re looking for a new dessert to serve this holiday season, then look no further – this cranberry cobbler is it. It starts with a sweet, tangy filling made with cranberries, oranges, orange juice, and sugar. Then, I add a classic cobbler topping and finish it off with something a little different – a crust of brown sugar and pecans. What I end up with is a cobbler that’s fully loaded with holiday flavors and a variety of textures. It’s beautiful, it’s easy, and it’s so, so good.

Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Cobbler Recipe

• It’s absolutely delicious and has the classic holiday flavor combination of cranberries and oranges.
• It’s easy to make and is a family favorite cobbler recipe during the holidays.
• The cobbler topping with the brown sugar pecan crust is out of this world delicious!

Tips

• It’s important that your water be boiling, not just very hot, for this cobbler topping to be its best.
• Always inspect your cranberries before using them and discard any that are soft or have dark, soft spots.
• Valencia oranges are my go-to for this recipe because they’re so juicy and sweet.

Variations

• Walnuts or almonds work well in place of pecans.
• If you don’t have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen instead.

What to Serve with Cranberry Cobbler

This cranberry cobbler is loaded with classic holiday flavors, so it pairs well with all your holiday favorites. Serve it alongside:

• Turkey
• Beef
• Casseroles
• Mac and cheese
• Mashed potatoes
• Other holiday desserts

Recipe FAQ

When are cranberries in season?

Cranberries are in season from October through December.

Do you need to cook cranberries before baking?

There’s no need to cook cranberries before baking. Although fresh cranberries are extremely firm to the touch, they bake up very nicely in everything without cooking them first.

Do you thaw frozen cranberries before baking?

There’s no need to thaw frozen cranberries before baking them. Simply add them to your dish in the same amount as fresh cranberries while still frozen. They’ll bake perfectly.

How long will cranberry cobbler last in the fridge?

It will last for 2 to 3 days covered in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze leftover cranberry Cobbler?

Absolutely. Any cobbler freezes very well. Either wrap the original dish in a double layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil or place the cobbler in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Then, freeze it for up to 3 months.

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Cranberry Cobbler

Store your cobbler covered in its original dish or in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it in its original dish tightly wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap and a layer of foil or in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

To reheat cobbler, cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until heated through.

Cranberry Cobbler Ingredients

This recipe uses simple kitchen staples to make this recipe. Chances are you already have most if not all of the ingredients in your kitchen. The ones that you don’t have are readily available at your local grocery store.

• Fresh cranberries
• Sugar
• Brown sugar
• Zest from 2 oranges
• Orange juice
• Cornstarch
• All purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Butter 
• Chopped pecans

How to make Cranberry Cobbler

Although there are 3 distinct parts to this cobbler, it only takes a few simple steps and a few minutes to make it. It’s an incredibly easy dish.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Rinse and sort the cranberries.

Step 2: Make the Cranberry Filling

Combine cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Then, stir gently and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes while preparing the flour mixture. Pour the cranberries into the baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Cobbler Topping

Whisk the flour, brown sugar, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Then, mix the butter into the mixture until crumbly using a pastry cutter or two forks. Finally, pour the boiling water into the mixture and stir until combined. Spoon the mixture over the cranberry filling, gently spreading it to cover all the filling.

Step 4: Make the Brown Sugar Pecan Crust

Combine all crust ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Then, spoon the mixture evenly over the cobbler topping.

Step 5: Bake

Bake the cobbler for 55 minutes. Then, serve warm plain, with vanilla ice cream, or with whipped cream.

Try This Delicious Cranberry Cobbler Today

This cranberry cobbler with brown sugar pecan crust combines all the best holiday flavors into one delicious dessert that’s so easy to make. It’s the perfect addition to any holiday feast, and everyone always loves it. Give this one a try and get ready for everyone at your gathering to ooh, ahh, and ask for more.