Sweet Potato Cobbler
Tender sweet potatoes, brown sugar syrup, cinnamon, and buttery batter come together in this easy Southern-style sweet potato cobbler.
Ingredients
For the sweet potatoes
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
For the batter
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
For the syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Recommended Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
Instructions
- Peel and slice the sweet potatoes about 1/4 inch thick. You should have about 3 cups of slices. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 8 minutes, or until the slices are just tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside to cool.3 medium sweet potatoes
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Put the butter in a 2 1/2-quart baking dish and place it in the oven just until melted.1/2 cup butter
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and milk; mix until well blended.1 cup self-rising flour | 1 cup granulated sugar | 1 cup milk
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with the brown sugar, water, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix well and add the cooled sweet potato slices.1 cup granulated sugar | 1/2 cup light brown sugar | 1 1/2 cups water | 1 tsp vanilla extract | 1 tsp cinnamon
- Take the baking dish with the melted butter out of the oven. Pour the batter into the center of the melted butter; do not stir.
- Gently spoon the sweet potato mixture into the center of the batter; do not stir.
- Place the baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any spills, then bake for about 45 minutes, or until the cobbler is golden brown and the batter is set.
Tip: Cook the slices just until barely tender. If they get too soft, they may break apart when mixed with the syrup.
Tip: To replace 1 cup self-rising flour, use 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 3gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 12428IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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