Best Sweet Potato Cobbler Dessert Recipes

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SWEET POTATO COBBLER



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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. , Preheat oven to 400°. 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 until top is golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Spoon into dishes; if desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATO COBBLER



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This lovely cobbler was torn out of a Saveur magazine years ago and has flour all over it from use ! The crust is so tender and flaky, it is the star in this wonderful cobbler. Instead of one crust, this cobbler has three. Don't let the long instructions scare you off. Once you have your 3 dough balls rolled out you just form an...

Provided by Angela Gray

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 c self rising flour
3/4 c plus 1 tbs. vegetable shortening
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp white vinegar
4 medium sweet potatoes
5 c sugar
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 c butter, softened
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. In a larger bowl, using a fork or pastry blender, cut the shortening into the flour until it resembles coarse meal.
  • 2. Whisk together the egg, vinegar and 1 cup of ice water in a small bowl. Pour into the flour mixture. Mix first with a wooden spoon and then your hands into a dough.
  • 3. Form dough into 3 balls, wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • 4. Put potatoes, sugar (reserve 1 TBS for later) nutmeg, and 6 cups of water into a large pot; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are just tender. Remove from heat
  • 5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • 6. Roll a dough ball out into a 10x13 rectangle and cut lengthwise into 3 equal strips. Line ONLY the sides of the pan with dough strips, pressing them together where the sides meet.
  • 7. Bake until crust is a light golden color.
  • 8. Remove pan from oven, fill with half of the sweet potatoes and their water, and dot with 6 TBS. of the butter.
  • 9. Roll the second dough ball out into a 10x13 rectangle; drape it over the potatoes. Melt 4 Tbsp. of the butter and brush dough with half of it.
  • 10. Bake until golden brown
  • 11. Remove pan from oven, top with the remaining sweet potatoes and water and dot with remaining 6 Tbsp. of butter.
  • 12. Roll remaining dough ball out into a 10x13 rectangle, drape it over the potatoes. Brush with remaining melted butter.
  • 13. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 min.
  • 14. Remove cobbler from oven and sprinkle with reserved cinnamon and sugar. Let cool completely. Good luck we always eat ours warm !

SWEET POTATO COBBLER DESSERT



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This sweet potato cobbler couldn't be easier--just mix up and bake for a crowd-pleasing dessert that's great for parties and potlucks.

Provided by Michael Spradling

Categories     Desserts     Cobbler Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups white sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
3 teaspoons baking powder
¾ pound unsalted butter, melted
6 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
3 cups water
1 ½ cups brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 3 cups white sugar, flour, milk, and baking powder together in a bowl. Mix sweet potato, remaining 3 cups white sugar, water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in second bowl.
  • Pour melted butter into a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Pour in flour mixture, followed by sweet potato mixture; do not mix into the flour batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 87.7 g, Cholesterol 32.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 98.2 mg, Sugar 68.1 g

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

SWEET POTATO COBBLER



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I found this in Southern Living Annual Recipe cookbook. You have to try this. Cooking time includes the baking of the potatoes.

Provided by children from A to Z

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 -7 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, divided
2 cups flour
2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup cold water
2 teaspoons sugar
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 400 degrees for 1 hour on until done; cool slightly.
  • Peel and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place sweet potato slices in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish; add orange juice.
  • Stir together 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Sprinkle over sweet potato.
  • Dot with 6 tablespoons butter.
  • Cobbler:.
  • Combine 2 cups flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface, and stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Shape into a ball.
  • Roll pastry into a 13x9-inch rectangle.
  • Place over sweet potato mixture, sealing edges.
  • Cut slits in top to allow steam to escape.
  • Microwave remaining 2 tablespoons butter until melted.
  • Brush butter over crust, and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Bake 400 for 1 hour or until golden.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.

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