This sweet potato cobbler is the perfect dessert to satisfy your fall cravings. With its warm spices and gooey sweet potato filling, topped with a buttery, flaky crust, it's a dessert that will have your family and friends coming back for more. The recipe takes some time to prepare, but the end result is definitely worth it. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup of milk
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the diced sweet potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour the milk into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sweet potato filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Interesting Facts
Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium, making this cobbler a slightly healthier dessert option.
The combination of sweet and savory flavors in this cobbler makes it a great addition to holiday gatherings and fall festivals.
Cobblers have been a popular dessert in America since the colonial times and are often made with fruits like peaches, apples, and berries.