Sweet Potato Cobbler

Name: Sweet Potato Cobbler
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 3-1/2 cups water; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; PASTRY:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shortening; 5 to 6 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 teaspoons sugar; Whipped cream, optional

My grandmother used to make the best sweet potato cobbler, but, like many cooks, she didn't follow a recipe. I tried many cobbler recipes before I discovered this one. It's a favorite for church dinners and is a special treat at home.

Ingredients

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, cubed
PASTRY:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons sugar
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

In a saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1-1/2 cups cooking liquid. Layer potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add reserved liquid. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle over potatoes. Dot with butter.
For pastry, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Place over filling; cut slits in top. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Spoon into dishes; top with whipped cream if desired.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Cobbler in Country October/November 1997

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AgentAndy

Nov 26, 2013

I used to make a sweet potato cobbler but lost the recipe probably 15 years ago. I have to say that I like this recipe better. I was in a hurry and accidentally mixed the sugar into the crust instead of sprinkling it on top. What an outstanding mistake! I will make this again.
cruiser58

Oct 2, 2011

excellent just like my mom use to make,lost her recipe over the years,glad I found this.