Sweet Potato Cobbler Southern Living Recipes

SWEET POTATO COBBLER

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.

SWEET POTATO COBBLER

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.