SLOW-COOKED PUMPKIN APPLE COBBLER

Slow-Cooked Pumpkin Apple Cobbler image

This spiced pumpkin apple cobbler recipe is sure to please all of your holiday guests. It's perfect for fall, but can be made year-round since it uses fresh or frozen cranberries. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

5 cups sliced peeled tart apple (about 4 medium)
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup packed dark brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped pecans, optional
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. greased slow cooker, combine apples, cranberries, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and vanilla., In a large bowl, cream butter and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon; beat into pumpkin mixture., Spread over apple mixture. If desired, sprinkle with pecans. Cook, covered, on high until bubbling around edges and cake is set, about 4 hours. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.