Makeover Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Recipe

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When all was said and done, this recipe makeover was a giant success. The original, a marvel on its own, was transformed into a richer, better-for-you pie with even more fall spices. This winner is perfect for the holidays. Enjoy! - Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

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Makeover Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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25 45 70

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
  • 1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • PECAN LAYER:
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  • On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and spices. Spread evenly into pastry shell.
  • For pecan layer, in another small bowl, whisk egg and brown sugar until blended. Add the corn syrup, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour over sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 363 calories, 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 255 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Sweet Potato Pecan Pie in Healthy Cooking October/November 2008, p23

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Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by mojocharlie

Came out great, easy to make, family loved it. Thanks for a great recipe!


Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by Weavo

This was fabulous and I highly recommend it. I'd never made a pie with sweets B4 and it's every bit as good as pumpkin.


Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2010 by barbaima

My daughter does it every other week. We fix it to our need, She puts soy milk, caned sweet potato, less sugar and skip the topping. My kids with allergies can eat it too


Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by thanksalot

This is an excellent pie. I made it for bridge club and they liked it as well as my husband did!

 
 
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