Sweet Potato Cobbler

Name: Sweet Potato Cobbler
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 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

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 12 servings

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Sweet potato cobbler will please anyone who loves the flavors of fall. Root vegetables may not be the first thing you think to use when baking, but our warm, spiced cobbler will surprise and delight.

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 13x9-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 the water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 13x9-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

1 each: 481 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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.

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