Sweet Potato Cobbler

Name: Sweet Potato Cobbler
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 3 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup shortening; 5 -6 tablespoons cold water; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 teaspoons sugar; whipped cream (optional)

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 ¹⁄₂ cups water
1 ¹⁄₂ cups sugar
3 tablespoons flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ cup butter, cubed
Pastry
2 cups flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
²⁄₃ cup shortening
5 -6 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons sugar
whipped cream (optional)

directions

In a saucepan, cook potatoes in water until cirsp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Layer potatoes in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish; add reserved liquid. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle over potatoes. Dot with butter.
For pastry, combine the 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 x 9 inch 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.

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Reviews

I MADE A SMALLL COBBLER AND IT WAS GOOD. EXCEPT I TRIED BROWN SUGAR. THE NEXT ONE I WILL USE WHITE SUGAR..I Have not had this cobbler since i was 5. at a funeral someone brought one. my hubby thought i was confused. however he had several portions of this cobbler....great looking forward to your recipes.

VEE JAYE