"This is a rustic Southern-style cobbler. For true Southern style, drizzle each serving with a bit of heavy cream, or a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream. From Southern Living."

Original is 8 servings

Metric US

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Step by Step Method

Step 1

Make streusel: Comgine oats, flour and sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Stir in chopped pecans. Set aside.

Step 2

Make cobbler: Preheat oven to at 350°. Melt 1/2 cup butter in a 10 inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Whisk in whipping cream and next 5 ingredients. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Layer sweet potato slices evenly in cream mixture. Cover with aluminum foil, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover.

Step 5

Cut 1/3 cup butter into flour with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly; stir in buttermilk until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 to 4 times.