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Grandma’s Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler

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A comforting and easy-to-make dessert featuring sweet potatoes enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Total Time: 255 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then place them in the slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Pour melted butter into the mixture and stir well until combined.
  4. Pour the sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes. Add water, ensuring everything is well coated.
  5. Lay the pie crust over the sweet potato mixture, tucking the edges in slightly.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 240-360 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  7. Once cooked, let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream!

Notes

For extra sweetness, drizzle with honey before serving. This cobbler can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.

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