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Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Sweet Potato Pie recipe is a comforting and delicious dessert, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Made with naturally sweet baked sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a flaky deep dish pie crust, this pie is richly flavored and satisfying. The secret to its creamy texture lies in proper mashing and gently baking the filling until set. Ideal for holiday dinners or any occasion where you crave a smooth, spiced treat.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 deep dish pie crust ($1.25)

Sweet Potato Filling

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes ($0.98)
  • 6 Tbsp salted butter, melted & cooled ($0.80)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar ($0.26)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar ($0.15)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract ($0.59)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon ($0.06)
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg ($0.05)
  • 1 pinch salt ($0.01)
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk ($0.35)
  • 2 large eggs ($0.58)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, prick several times with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender, easily pierced with a knife or fork. Set aside to cool.
  2. Blind-bake the pie crust: Lower oven temperature to 350°F. Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork. Line crust with parchment paper and place pie weights or dry beans on top. Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Finish baking crust: Remove pie weights and parchment paper, return crust to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  4. Make the sweet potato filling: Scoop about 2 cups of the cooled sweet potato flesh into a large bowl. Mash or blend until smooth using a potato masher or hand mixer.
  5. Add flavorings and blend: Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Blend with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined.
  6. Incorporate eggs and milk: Add eggs and evaporated milk to the sweet potato mixture. Continue blending until the filling is smooth and creamy.
  7. Fill and bake the pie: Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Wrap a foil ring around the edges to prevent over-browning. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes or until the pie is mostly set and the center is no longer liquid but may have a slight jiggle.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove pie from oven; it will be slightly domed and puffed at edges. Let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving. Can be served at room temperature or refrigerated for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • Using baked sweet potatoes enhances natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess from the moist filling.
  • Allow pie to cool fully for best texture and slicing.
  • Foil on crust edges helps avoid over-browning during baking.
  • Serving pie chilled or at room temperature is ideal for flavor development.
  • You can adjust spices to taste, adding more cinnamon or nutmeg as preferred.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/sweet-potato-pie-recipe/