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!

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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:

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!

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.

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

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

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.

This is my favorite cast iron skillet: Field Cast Iron Skillet

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.

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.

For a delicious Sourdough Pumpkin Bread recipe, click here: Sourdough Pumpkin Bread Recipe