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    Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe | The Perfect Side or Dessert For Thanksgiving

    by Brendan Cunningham 3 Comments

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    This sweet potato cobbler is loaded with tender sweet potato chunks sinking into a delicious, buttery, cinnamon-spiced batter. It's a seriously comforting cobbler recipe that's perfect for chilly fall days! Not to mention, it's ready in a jiffy and can easily be doubled for larger crowds!

    Sweet potato cobbler in a whit pie dish.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Sweet Potato Cobbler
      • Ingredients
      • How to Make Sweet Potato Cobbler
        • Step 1: Prep Work
        • Step 2: Cook the sweet potatoes
        • Step 3: Prepare the batter
        • Step 4: Make the cinnamon glaze
        • Step 5: Assemble and Bake The Cobbler
        • Step 6: Serve and enjoy
      • How to Store Sweet Potato Cobbler
        • How to Reheat Sweet Potato Cobbler
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Thanksgiving Recipes
    • Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe | The Perfect Side or Dessert For Thanksgiving
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    The Best Sweet Potato Cobbler

    Sweet potato cobbler is a Southern favorite, and almost every family has their own treasured version. Some are made with a biscuit topping, while others use traditional pie crust.

    But, today, we're going the old-fashioned route by using a thick, cake-like batter that bakes up around tender, fresh sweet potatoes. It's crazy delicious, trust me.

    Now, my favorite part about this sweet potato cobbler recipe is how easy the batter is to make. Stir it together, dump it into the melted butter, then let the magic happen!

    Honestly, it's crazy how something so simple can be so incredibly delicious.

    And although it's so tasty on its own, you can serve this Southern sweet potato cobbler warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall treat! Also, for what it's worth, it's fantastic with a few dollops or whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar as well.

    Plus, not only does this make a delicious dessert, but it doubles as an awesome Thanksgiving side! Serve it in place of your usual sweet potato pie or casserole, and watch it disappear.

    No matter when or how you enjoy it, this cobbler recipe is sure to please.

    A white pie dish with sweet potato cobbler in it. There are two dollops of whipped cream on part of it and there is some cobbler missing on the right side.

    Ingredients

    Ok, so aside from the sweet potatoes, this recipe calls for just a few other common pantry ingredients. And, honestly, they're so common that you might have everything you need on hand already!

    Check out what you'll need to make the sweet potato filling:

    • 5 to 6 small sweet potatoes (or 3 big ones), peeled and cut into chunks
    • ½ cup unsalted butter 
    • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup of milk
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    A bowl of sweet potatoes, a bowl of flour, a bowl of butter, a bowl of sugar, a pitcher of milk, and a bowl of water on a grey counter,

    And for the glaze:

    • ¾ cup of water
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Some pretty simple stuff, right?

    As I just mentioned, the only other ingredients you'll need are some vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or powdered sugar to top this off if you're serving it as a dessert.

    But, if you're making it as a side, just serve it as is - it's already delicious on its own.

    By the way, you can use almost every single one of these ingredients to make this sweet potato pound cake and these sweet potato muffins. So if you love sweet potatoes, you'll definitely want to give those sweet potato recipes a try as well!

    A bowl of brown sugar, a bowl of cream cheese, a bowl of melted butter, a bowl of sugar, and a dish of vanilla extract all on a grey counter.

    How to Make Sweet Potato Cobbler

    Now comes the magical part, making this Southern sweet potato cobbler! As I mentioned, this really is one of the easier cobbler recipes that you can make.

    So, get out all of your ingredients, give them a measure, and dice the sweet potatoes if you want to save some time.

    Then once you do that, let's dive into how to make sweet potato cobbler!

    Step 1: Prep Work

    First things first preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

    Then bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a little salt, and put the chopped sweet potatoes in it.

    Diced sweet potatoes in a pot surround by a bowl of butter, a bowl of flour, a bowl of water, and a small bowl of vanilla extract.

    Step 2: Cook the sweet potatoes

    Next, boil the sweet potatoes in the water for about 15 minutes, or until you can easily pierce through the sweet potatoes with a fork.

    And be sure to keep a close eye on them. We want them perfectly tender, but still able to hold their shape. The last thing you want is mushy sweet potatoes disappearing into the batter and glaze!

    A flour, milk, and sugar mixture in a white bowl with a spoon in it.

    Step 3: Prepare the batter

    Now get out a baking dish, put the unsalted butter in it, and place it in the oven for about a minute or until the butter melts.

    Then, mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, and salt in a bowl to combine. Next, pour this mixture over the melted butter in the pie dish without mixing it.

    Sweet potato cobbler filling on a white pie dish. Behind it is a bowl of cubed sweet potatoes.

    Step 4: Make the cinnamon glaze

    Ok, so now you'll want to add all of the glaze ingredients - the sugar, vanilla, water, and ground cinnamon - to a medium sized microwave-safe bowl.

    Then, microwave for 2-3 minutes - until it's boiling and the sugar is dissolved.

    A bowl that is filled with cinnamon, water, sugar, and vanilla extract on a wooden board.

    Step 5: Assemble and Bake The Cobbler

    Now place the cooked sweet potatoes in the baking dish with the flour mixture and then follow that up by adding the cinnamon glaze on top of it.

    Next, bake for around 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the sweet potato pie cobbler is golden brown and bubbly.

    Then, take it out of the oven after baking and let it cool for a few minutes to thicken up before serving.

    Sweet potato cobbler ingredients in a white pie dish on a wooden board.

    Step 6: Serve and enjoy

    Serve this golden brown sweet potato pie cobbler warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dollop of whip cream for the ultimate dessert experience.

    You can also garnish with some chopped pecans or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and sugar if you're feeling extra.

    Oh, and if you have a serious sweet tooth, try drizzling it with some homemade caramel sauce or some honey.

    There are so many ways to top off this sweet potato cobbler casserole, and all of them are delicious, so enjoy!

    Part of two bowls and three spoons in front of a white pie dish with sweet potato cobbler in it.

    How to Store Sweet Potato Cobbler

    So, this recipe for sweet potato cobbler makes about 8 portions. And it's so good that everyone will want seconds, so I doubt you'll have any leftover!

    But, if you do, you'll want to allow the cobbler to cool completely before storing it. Then, once it's cool, you can transfer it to an airtight container or just wrap the entire baking dish tightly in plastic wrap. Stored this way the cobbler will last in the fridge for about 4-5 days.

    You can also freeze this sweet potato cobbler if you'd like. But, just know that freezing it can affect the texture once you thaw it out.

    With that said, to freeze the cobbler just store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    A hand taking a piece of sweet potato cobbler out of a pie dish with the cobbler in it.

    How to Reheat Sweet Potato Cobbler

    So, the best way to reheat this Southern sweet potato cobbler is in the oven. You want the heat to warm it up evenly, so you don't end up with a soggy mess or a burnt crust.

    To reheat, preheat the oven to 350°F and place the foil-covered cobbler on a baking sheet. Bake until heated through, which should only take about 15 minutes.

    If you're in a hurry, you can also reheat individual servings in the microwave. Just make sure to heat on low power in short bursts, stirring in between, until warmed through.

    Two dollops of whipped cream on top of sweet potato cobbler in a white pie dish.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that's how to make sweet potato cobbler!

    It's one of my favorite Southern recipes and is really perfect for fall gatherings and holiday parties.

    Plus, it doubles as both a side and a dessert! And, of course, it's also a great way to use up any leftover sweet potatoes you have lying around!

    So what are you waiting for?

    Give this recipe a try, and let us know how you like it in the comments below. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

    For more recipes, check out our Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok. We post new recipes on them almost every single day.

    Part of a white pie dish with sweet potato cobbler in it.

    More Thanksgiving Recipes

    This sweet potato cobbler is great to serve at Thanksgiving, and we have a ton of recipes that are just as great for Thanksgiving dinner and dessert.

    Give one of these a try next:

    • Ruth Chris sweet potato casserole
    • Sweet potato souffle
    • Sweet potato pecan pie
    • Pioneer woman stuffing
    • Brown gravy
    • Pumpkin custard pie
    • Canned peach pie
    • Apple crisp
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    Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe | The Perfect Side or Dessert For Thanksgiving

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    This sweet potato cobbler is loaded with tender sweet potato chunks sinking into a delicious, buttery, cinnamon-spiced batter. It's a seriously comforting cobbler recipe that's perfect for chilly fall days! Not to mention, it's ready in a jiffy and can easily be doubled for larger crowds!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 8 servings 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: Cobbler

    Ingredients

    Scale

    Filling:

    5 to 6 small sweet potatoes (or 3 big ones), peeled and cut into chunks

    ½ cup (8 tbsps) unsalted butter (you can use salted, but lessen the added salt to ¼ teaspoon)

    1 ¼ cup all purpose flour

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    ½ cup granulated sugar

    1 cup of milk

    ½ teaspoon salt

    Glaze:

    ¾ cup of water

    1 cup granulated sugar

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Whipped cream, ice cream, or powdered sugar for serving (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC).
    2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a bit of salt and add the sweet potatoes. Cook them for around 15 minutes, or until you can pierce them with a fork.
    3. Place the butter in a pie baking dish, and transfer to the oven for a few minutes or just until it melts.
    4. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
    5. To make the glaze, combine the sugar, water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until boiling.
    6. Pour the flour mixture you set aside over the melted butter in the pie dish without mixing it.
    7. Place the sweet potatoes over that mixture and top with the cinnamon glaze.
    8. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
    9. Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or powdered sugar on top. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 388
    • Fat: 13
    • Carbohydrates: 62
    • Protein: 5

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    1. Hillary

      August 25, 2022 at 12:37 am

      Decided to try this out tonight for a BBQ before we decided to make it for Thanksgiving in a few months…everyone loved it and we will 10/10 make it for Turkey day!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Jordana

      November 08, 2022 at 9:13 am

      Made it for an early Thanksgiving side dish and it was gone in a flash. Loved the sweetness of it.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Lauren Brill

      November 08, 2022 at 10:34 am

      The only sweet potato cobbler I'll ever make this was phenomenal!!

      ★★★★★

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