Southern Sweet Potato Pie
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.
This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream. —Bonnie Holcomb, Fulton, Mississippi
Ingredients
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1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
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1-2/3 cups sugar
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Pinch salt
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1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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3/4 cup evaporated milk
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Whipped cream, optional
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat potatoes, eggs, butter, corn syrup and flour mixture. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into crust.
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2.
Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. If desired, serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 506 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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