Step 1

Preheat your oven to 390°F (200ºC). Place the butter in a small baking dish and put it in the oven to melt. Once melted, remove it from the oven.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and vanilla extract, then whisk until everything is combined smoothly.

Step 3

Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the baking dish with the melted butter, distributing it evenly without mixing.

Step 4

Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the batter. Then, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the pecans.

Step 5

Carefully pour the boiling water evenly over the entire cobbler, being careful not to stir.

Step 6

Place the baking dish back in the oven and bake for about 25-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is set. Serve warm, topped with optional ice cream and caramel sauce.