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Sweet Potato Pie

Irresistibly Sweet Potato Pie for Cozy Holiday Gatherings

This Sweet Potato Pie combines roasted sweet potatoes with warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust Choose either store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes Roasting enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar Adjust sweetness to preference
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs binds ingredients
  • 0.5 cups evaporated milk substitute with heavy cream for indulgence
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • pie dish
  • spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie dish by placing the unbaked pie crust inside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, take the 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes and add the softened ½ cup of unsalted butter. Blend until smooth.
  3. Add ¾ cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of packed brown sugar to the sweet potato mixture, along with the 2 large eggs. Beat until well combined.
  4. Pour in ½ cup of evaporated milk and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  5. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Fold until evenly distributed.
  6. Carefully pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, checking for doneness with a knife inserted near the center.
  8. Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Roasting sweet potatoes enhances their sweetness and depth. Allow the pie to cool completely for neat slicing.

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