Description
Grandma’s Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler is a classic Southern comfort dessert made with tender spiced sweet potatoes baked in a buttery, golden crust. Sweet, creamy, and filled with nostalgia, this old-fashioned recipe brings warmth and soul to every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 ready-made pie crusts (or homemade pastry dough)
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large saucepan, combine sliced sweet potatoes, water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are just tender. Remove from heat.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Roll out one pie crust and place it on the bottom of the dish, pressing to fit.
- Pour half of the sweet potato mixture (including syrup) into the dish.
- Dot with a few pieces of butter, then add the second pie crust on top of the layer.
- Pour the remaining sweet potato mixture over the crust, making sure to include plenty of syrup.
- Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with a little sugar and cinnamon if desired.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For extra richness, substitute some of the water with evaporated milk.
- Add a pinch of ginger or cloves for deeper spice flavor.
- This cobbler can be made ahead — it tastes even better the next day!
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American