Sweet Potato Cobbler

By Betty2534

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from justapinch.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in water until crisp tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1and1/2 cups of cooking liquid. Layer potatoes in a greased 13 inch x 9 inch baking dish; add reserved liquid. Combine sugar,flour,cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle over potatoes. Dot with butter.

2. PASTRY:2 Cups of all purpose flour,1/8 tsp salt,2/3 cups of shortening, 5-6 Tablespoons Cold Water, 2 Tablespoons butter,melted, 4 tsp sugar, Whipped cream. Combine flour and salt,cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add in water, toss with a fork until a ball forms. On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 13 in.x 9 in rectangle. Place over sweet potato filling; cut slits in top. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 degree pre heated oven 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Spoon into dishes; serve hot with a scoop of whipped cream on top sprinkled lightly with nutmeg.Directions