Sweet Potato Cobbler

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• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup butter, cubed

• Pastry

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 5 -6  tablespoons cold water
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 4  teaspoons sugar
•  whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. In a saucepan, cook potatoes in water until cirsp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid. Layer potatoes in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish; add reserved liquid. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle over potatoes. Dot with butter.
2. For pastry, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Place over filling; cut slits in top. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Spoon into dishes; top with whipped cream if desired.