Best Sweet Potato Cobbler Recipe - How To Make Sweet Potato Cobbler

Ingredients

• 2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3 c. water
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, cold and cut into 1/2" pieces
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 1 large egg, beaten
• Egg wash, for brushing
• Coarse sugar, for sprinkling