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Description
A traditional sweet potato pie recipe from the heart of Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, sugar, beaten eggs, and salt.
- Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For smoother filling, you can press the mashed sweet potatoes through a sieve.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- A dollop of whipped cream is a nice addition.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg