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Description
A traditional sweet potato pie recipe with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix these ingredients well.
- Add the eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the sweet potato mixture. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. The pie is ready when the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before you serve it.
Notes
- For a smoother filling, you can mash the sweet potatoes with an electric mixer or food processor.
- If you don’t have evaporated milk, you can use whole milk as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg