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Sweet Potato Cobbler

Published November 1, 2021 by Lauren Vavala

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Sweet potato cobbler with text overlay.
Sweet potato cobbler with text overlay.
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This old-fashioned Sweet Potato Cobbler recipe includes a homemade drop biscuit topping. The flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg permeate this delicious sweet potato dessert. Serve this cobbler with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream to complete the sweet experience.

A serving of sweet potato cobbler on a small white plate with a fork and baking dish in the background.

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An old fashioned style Sweet Potato Cobbler hits the spot every time, especially when topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Cinnamon, brown sugar, maple syrup, and nutmeg add plenty of flavor and aroma to the delicious sweet potatoes. The softness of the sweet potatoes compliments the soft biscuit top wonderfully too.

This sweet potato dessert recipe is easy. You don’t need to be a great baker to successfully make an incredibly delicious dessert such as this simple southern staple.

This cobbler has a drop biscuit topping, so you don’t need a rolling pin either. Some fruit-based cobbler recipes to try are Peach, Blueberry, Pear, Apricot, and Cherry.

Sweet Potato Cobbler is a great dessert to serve during winter when you don’t have easy access to fresh fruit. It would be a great end to the meal if you happen to be serving something like Turkey Chili or Chicken Tortilla Soup.

If you enjoy the flavor combination of maple syrup and sweet potatoes in this recipe, you’ll definitely like Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Hash, there’s a sausage version too!

Why This Recipe Works

This is a very easy dessert recipe. You don’t need to be a baker to successfully bake this cobbler.

Sweet Potato Cobbler is a perfect holiday dessert. It would be wonderful to serve for Thanksgiving, especially since it’s a quick recipe.

How To Make Sweet Potato Cobbler

Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make a sweet potato cobbler on a marble background with text overlay.

  • Sweet Potatoes: fresh sweet potatoes will give you the best flavor and texture, but canned sweet potatoes can be used.
  • Sugar: both regular sugar and brown sugar.
  • Maple Syrup: use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
  • Spices: cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Pantry staples: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk and eggs

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Peel and trim the sweet potatoes, then cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Create!

Sweet potato rounds in a pot of water with other ingredients around it.

Add sweet potatoes to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until just fork tender, about 7-10 minutes. Drain.

Sweet potatoes in a casserole dish with sugar and spices sprinkled on top.

Layer half of the sweet potatoes into the bottom of a medium casserole dish.

Drizzle on half of the maple syrup.

Combine the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Sprinkle half of the sugar and spice mixture over the potatoes.

Repeat with the remaining potatoes, maple syrup and sugar and spice mixture.

Dry ingredients for drop biscuits in a glass bowl with pieces of butter mixed into it.

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or fork until bits of butter, no larger than a pea, remain.

Drop biscuit topping in a glass bowl with a spatula.

Whisk together the egg and milk and add to the flour mixture. Gently stir until just combined.

Drop biscuit on top of sweet potato cobbler before baking.

Dollop spoonfuls of the dough onto the top of the cherries. Sprinkle on extra sugar, if desired.

Baked Sweet Potato Cobbler with Old Fashioned Drop Biscuit Topping.

Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Present!

A sweet potato cobbler in a baking dish with a serving removed showing the layers of sweet potatoes inside.

Serve as is, with whipped cream or ice cream. 

Tips and Techniques

  • Fresh sweet potatoes work best, but you can use canned, if necessary. If you choose to use canned sweet potatoes, you may find that they get super soft after baking in the cobbler.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 4-5 days for best results.

FAQ’s

Can You Use Canned Sweet Potatoes in Sweet Potato Cobbler?

While fresh sweet potatoes will give you the best flavor and texture, you can use an even amount of canned sweet potatoes in cobbler.

Do You Eat Cobbler Warm Or Cold?

You can eat cobbler either warm or cold. It is equally as delicious both ways!

Can Cobbler Be Frozen After Baking?

Yes, you can freeze baked cobbler. Be sure it’s tightly covered and use within 3-4 months.

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Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple
Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Cinnamon and Maple combines tart apples, sweet potatoes and warm cinnamon and spices to make the perfect fall side dish! 
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Maple Sausage Sweet Potato Hash
This easy-to-make Maple Sausage Sweet Potato Hash is a delicious sweet and savory recipe. It's the perfect side dish for breakfast, brunch or even dinner, but it can certainly be served as a well-rounded meal too. Maple Sausage Sweet Potato Hash is extra flavorful, easy to modify and a great, go-to recipe for anytime.
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Sweet Potato Cobbler

This old-fashioned Sweet Potato Cobbler recipe includes a homemade drop biscuit topping. The flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg permeate this delicious sweet potato dessert. Serve this cobbler with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream to complete the sweet experience.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 486kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes (trimmed, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Drop Biscuit Topping

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, cut into pieces)
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup whole milk

Instructions

Sweet Potato Filling

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Add sweet potatoes to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until just fork tender, about 7-10 minutes. Drain.
    2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • Layer half of the sweet potatoes into the bottom of a medium casserole dish.
  • Drizzle on half of the maple syrup.
    1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Combine the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
    1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Sprinkle half of the sugar and spice mixture over the potatoes.
  • Repeat with the remaining potatoes, maple syrup and sugar and spice mixture.

Drop Biscuit Topping

  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or fork until bits of butter, no larger than a pea, remain.
    2 cup all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Whisk together the egg and milk and add to the flour mixture. Gently stir until just combined.
    1 egg, 2/3 cup whole milk
  • Dollop spoonfuls of the dough onto the top of the cherries. Sprinkle on extra sugar, if desired.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Serve as is, with whipped cream or ice cream. 

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Fresh sweet potatoes work best, but you can use canned, if necessary. If you choose to use canned sweet potatoes, you may find that they get super soft after baking in the cobbler.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator. Consume within 4-5 days for best results.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 16589IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 3mg

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