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Sweet Potato Cobbler

Sweet Potato Cobbler: A Cozy, Guilt-Free Delight

This Sweet Potato Cobbler is a warm, cozy delight that transforms a classic dessert into a guilt-free alternative, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cobbler Filling
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes can use canned for quicker prep
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar reduce for a healthier dessert
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon consider adding ginger for unique flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg can be replaced with allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
Cobbler Topping
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cups All-Purpose Flour use gluten-free baking mix if needed
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 0.5 cups Milk can switch to almond or oat milk
  • 0.25 cups Water can omit if using wet alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Cobbler Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot for 15 minutes until tender, then drain.
  3. In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Melt butter and mix with vanilla extract.
  5. Layer the sweet potatoes in a greased baking dish and sprinkle the sugar mixture on top.
  6. Pour the melted butter and vanilla mixture over the sweet potatoes.
  7. Sift flour and baking powder, then gradually stir in milk to make a smooth batter.
  8. Pour the batter over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  10. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Fresh sweet potatoes provide the best flavor; consider adding nuts for crunch. Canned sweet potatoes can save time if needed.

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