SWEET POTATO COBBLER

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Dessert? Definitely. Side dish? Absolutely! Take your pick... no matter how you serve it, this sweet potato cobbler is a holiday delight. It's an old-fashioned recipe made with simple ingredients (and love). The filling is full of chunks of sweet potato floating in a yummy buttery spiced sauce. On top is a flaky crust dusted with...

Provided by Jewel Hall

Categories     Pies

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 1/2 c water
1 -1/2 c sugar
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c butter, cubed
FOR PASTRY
2 c all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
2/3 c shortening
5-6 Tbsp cold water
2 Tbsp butter, melted
4 tsp sugar
FOR SERVING
whipped cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in water until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 2. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of cooking liquid.
  • 3. Layer potatoes in a greased 13 inch x 9 inch baking dish.
  • 4. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; sprinkle over potatoes.
  • 5. Add reserved liquid and dot with butter.
  • 6. For the pastry, combine flour and salt. Add shortening.
  • 7. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • 8. Gradually add in water, toss with a fork until ball forms.
  • 9. On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 13 in x 9 in a rectangle.
  • 10. Place over sweet potato filling; cut slits in top.
  • 11. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar.
  • 12. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • 13. Spoon into dishes; serve hot with a scoop of whipped cream on top sprinkled lightly with nutmeg. Yum, Yum

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