Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pie with Sugared Pecans

Name: Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pie with Sugared Pecans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 eggs, beaten; 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon dark rum; Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches); PECANS:; 2 cups pecan halves; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; Whipped cream

This is not your typical pumpkin pie! With a smooth, creamy filling and pretty arrangement of nuts on top, it's an extra-special dessert. —Loretta Lawrence, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 eggs, beaten
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon dark rum
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
PECANS:
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add the eggs, cream, milk and rum; mix well. Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Pour pumpkin mixture into pastry.
Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cream. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until toasted, stirring once. Cool completely.
Top pie with sugared pecans; serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 696 calories, 46g fat (16g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Pie with Sugared Pecans in Country Woman Christmas 2010

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tinakms

Nov 20, 2013

Excellent! You get the BEST of BOTH WORLDS!! The pie was Full of wonderful Flavor, and Filled with Rich and Creamy FillingI This will definitely be my Go-To Sweet Potato Pie & Pumpkin Pie Combo. I didn't use the topping,, although next time I will most defiantly will! I'll be making this for the up Coming Holidays! Thanks for sharing!