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The Ultimate Classic Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler with Buttery Pie Crust

A thick slice of sweet potato cobbler with a rich orange filling and a cinnamon-sugar crust on a white plate.
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Make this classic Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler for a comforting dessert. This recipe features a rich, spiced sweet potato filling topped with a flaky, buttery pie crust. It is a perfect alternative to sweet potato pie for your holiday table.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 5 large potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (14.1 ounces) refrigerated ready-made pie crusts (2 crusts total)
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
  • Ground cinnamon for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place the diced sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes well.
  3. Transfer the cooked sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash them thoroughly until smooth. You can use a potato masher or an electric mixer for the best texture.
  4. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix everything together until the filling is smooth and well combined. Taste the filling and adjust spices if needed.
  5. Pour the sweet potato filling evenly into the prepared 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Unroll one pie crust. Place it over the sweet potato filling. Crimp the edges to seal them to the sides of the dish. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  7. Brush the top crust lightly with the egg wash (beaten egg mixed with water). Sprinkle a light dusting of ground cinnamon over the top.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the edges with aluminum foil.
  9. Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set properly.
  10. Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can find more great recipes like this on our Pinterest account. This dessert is a wonderful alternative if you are looking for something different from typical meal planning desserts.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute the melted butter in the filling with browned butter.
  • If you prefer a biscuit topping instead of a pie crust, use your favorite biscuit recipe and drop spoonfuls over the filling before baking.
  • If you want to try a different approach to cooking your sweet potatoes, you can bake them whole until soft, then scoop out the flesh before mashing.
  • If you are interested in healthy eating, remember that while this is a treat, sweet potatoes offer good fiber. For structured eating plans, look into options like keto meal plan delivery for other meals.

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