PECAN PUMPKIN CRUNCH

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Bake Aida Mollenkamp's Pecan Pumpkin Crunch recipe from Food Network for a festive fall or Thanksgiving dessert.

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for baking dish
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie mix)
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/8 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows
Ice cream, optional
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Coat an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
  • Combine the pumpkin, cream, eggs, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, bourbon, if using, ginger, nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk until evenly combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Cut the butter into small pieces and add to a medium bowl. Stir in the pecans, flour, and the remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and mix until it holds together somewhat but still crumbles. Scatter the topping over the pumpkin mixture and bake until the edges are puffed and the filling is set in the center, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove to a rack to cool to room temperature. Serve with the Bourbon Whipped Cream and/or ice cream.
  • Add the heavy cream to a medium bowl. Beat the cream with a hand-held mixer until thick and frothy. Add the sugar and bourbon and beat until medium peaks form.

Jannatul Farjana
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This pecan pumpkin crunch is very affordable to make, especially if you use store-bought pumpkin puree. It's a great dessert for a crowd.


Nazia Bibi
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I took the time to arrange the pecan halves on top of the crunch before baking and it turned out so beautiful! It was almost too pretty to eat.


Saiyan Rahman
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This pecan pumpkin crunch was so easy to make and it only took about an hour from start to finish. It's the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight.


ayoub benabdallah
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I added a bit of extra cinnamon and nutmeg to the pumpkin filling and it turned out perfectly! The spices really complemented the sweetness of the pumpkin and pecans.


Simphiwe Mbangeni
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This pecan pumpkin crunch was the perfect dessert to serve at my fall party. It was easy to make ahead of time and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


chileshe mwamba
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I made a few healthier substitutions to this recipe, such as using whole wheat flour in the oat topping and reducing the amount of sugar. It still turned out delicious and I felt good about serving it to my family.


Mohammad Siam
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Oh my gosh, this pecan pumpkin crunch is ridiculously good! The pumpkin filling is perfectly spiced and the oat topping is so buttery and crunchy. I couldn't stop eating it!


Sulemanpak Sabasulee
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This was my first time making a pumpkin crunch and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dessert was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to other beginner bakers.


Jeremy Hernandez
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I love pumpkin desserts and this one didn't disappoint! The crunch topping added a nice texture to the smooth pumpkin filling. I also appreciated that the recipe used simple ingredients that I already had on hand.


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This pecan pumpkin crunch was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of sweet pumpkin, crunchy pecans, and buttery oat topping was irresistible. I'll definitely be making this again for Christmas.