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Sourdough Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe | Made with Discard

This sourdough discard pumpkin cobbler is fall comfort food at its best! Full of pumpkin flavor, this recipe will be a staple on the table this fall season!

If you have a sourdough starter, you know that it isn’t just for sourdough bread! You can make the most decadent sweet treats with your starter.

In keeping a sourdough starter, you will find times when you have excess starter and need a recipe that is quick and uses a good amount of sourdough discard. This is the perfect recipe for that!

This recipe reminds me so much of a sourdough pumpkin pie, just easier to make!

close up shot of sourdough pumpkin cobbler on a plate

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We grow our own pumpkins on the Homestead and end up with several every year. I look so forward to all of the delicious fall dishes I can make with the homemade pumpkin puree!

Although we mostly think of pumpkin desserts when using pumpkin, there are also many savory dishes you can make with pumpkin.

These sourdough pumpkin tortillas are some of the best tortillas I have ever had:

Jaredale pumpkin on a table

What is Sourdough Discard?

Sourdough starter discard is starter that hasn’t been fed in the past 24 hours and may have a liquid on top referred to as “hooch”. The starter may smell strongly of acetone.

This is completely normal and is just a by product of the fermentation process.

What is Active Sourdough Starter?

Active starter is starter that has been fed within the last 24 hours and is bubbly and active looking. It may have a pleasant yeasty smell.

Why you will love this recipe

This sourdough pumpkin cobbler brings all the fall flavors in one dish! Super easy to make with simple ingredients and a very wholesome dessert made with honey instead of white sugar.

A delicious recipe that takes minimal effort and easy to find ingredients!

shot of sourdough pumpkin cobbler on a white plate with a fork

What you will need for this pumpkin cobbler recipe

For the Pumpkin Filling

Pumpkin Puree

I use homemade pumpkin puree, however you can use canned pumpkin puree or if you only have pumpkin pie filling, that will work. Don’t add the extra ingredients to the filling if using pumpkin pie filling as it is already sweetened and spiced.

homemade pumpkin puree in a glass dish

Eggs

Honey

May substitute with maple syrup.

Milk

Olive oil

For best results use a high quality extra virgin olive oil. You can also substitute with melted butter or coconut oil.

Pumpkin Spice

Vanilla Extract

Salt

Sourdough topping on sourdough pumpkin cobbler in cast iron skillet

For the Topping

Sourdough starter

This recipe is perfect for Sourdough discard. You can also use active starter if you want.

Baking Powder

Salt

Honey

Pumpkin Spice

Vanilla

Full ingredient measurements in recipe card below

Pumpkin mixture in cast iron skillet

Step by Step Instructions for making Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Cobbler

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the filling and mix well. A hand mixer will work great for this application.

Add the pumpkin mixture to a lightly greased 10 inch cast iron skillet. You may spray it with cooking spray or drizzle in a little olive oil to grease the pan.

You may also use a high sided 8 inch baking dish.

In a large mixing bowl add the ingredients for the topping and mix well.

Cover the pumpkin mixture with the topping as evenly as possible.

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling around the topping.

Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Check after 25 minutes.

side pic of sourdough pumpkin cobbler with a slice taken out

Serving suggestions

Serve hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Drizzle with heavy cream for a decadent dessert!

Storage tips

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. I would store at room temperature for no more than 2 days.

shot of sourdough pumpkin cobbler on a white plate with a fork

Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Cobbler

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Perfectly sweet and spiced, this sourdough discard pumpkin cobbler will be a staple on the fall table!

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup honey or sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Topping

  • 1 cup sourdough starter/discard
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl mix the ingredients for the filling until well combined.
  3. Lightly grease a 10 inch cast iron skillet.
  4. Pour in the pumpkin mixture.
  5. In a large bowl add the topping ingredients and mix well.
  6. Pour as evenly as possible over the pumpkin filling
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the topping.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 193Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 71mgSodium 452mgCarbohydrates 31gFiber 3gSugar 16gProtein 5g

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