Sweet Potato Pie

Name: Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

This creamy sweet potato pie is subtly spiced and slices beautifully! We suggest baking up a few sweet potato pies around the holidays to give to friends and family. — North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission

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Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Directions

Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 13-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash until very smooth; cool to room temperature.
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add milk, two cups mashed sweet potatoes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until set or a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes longer. Cool. Store in refrigerator.

Test Kitchen tips

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches): Combine 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp. salt; cut in 1/2 cup cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add 3-5 Tbsp. ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

Let pie weights cool before storing. Beans and rice may be reused for pie weights, but not for cooking.

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Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 372 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

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Marlene

Dec 29, 2019

Years - YEARS - ago I made a sweet potato pie and it was delicious. Unfortunately I don't remember what recipe I used. So, thanks to the internet, I found this recipe. Rated @ 4 1/2 stars I was sure it would be a winner. Was I WRONG! I followed the instructions to the letter an was astounded that this recipe had so many positive reviews! It was tasteless, flavorless, and much like a bland sweet potato muck in a pie crust. After one taste, I tossed mine in the garbage! Simply awful!
Rebecca

Nov 29, 2019

I’ve never made or tasted sweet potato pie before but decided to make this. It was sooooo good! I did add a little extra sugar but that was based on another recipe that I was considering....this will be my go to from now on.
Ursula

Nov 27, 2019

OMG - this was AMAZING. It was the first time I EVER made a Sweet Potato pie and I brought it to two separate places and BOTH times it was a hit~it's so easy and soooooo delicious.
Donna

Nov 7, 2019

Really easy pie filling and whipped topping,remember to chill beaters and bowl for creamy whipped cream. 425F since this is a USA recipe. If in doubt just look at another recipe. Most will bake the same length of time. No worries. Be happy!!
Ro'Shell

Oct 25, 2019

I love this recipe! I an new to baking and this recipe was easy to follow, both my husband and neighbor enjoyrd it. I do add more cinnamon and vanilla for my taste.
Jen

Nov 23, 2018

This recipe is easy and delicious. It is a light consistency. I added pecan strudel on top. Family loved it.
Indria

May 16, 2018

I thought the pie turned out great! I used baked sweet potatoes and added 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice. Next time I’ll use a deep dish pie crust to accommodate all of the filling. Great, easy recipe!
Mary

Apr 30, 2018

Easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Amber

Jan 5, 2018

I did exactly as the directions instructed and it turned out perfect!!! I also made this same pie for and older coworker of mine, for his birthday, and he said "It was so good, tasted just like how my momma use to make it"... FOOD COMPLEMENTS DON'T COME BETTER THAN THAT!
Corretta

Dec 25, 2017

I have been making this for many years.

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