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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

8

Cook Time

55 min

Pies & TartsMedium

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Creamy spiced sweet potato filling in a flaky crust. A Southern holiday tradition!

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
8
  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potato
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Beat sweet potato, sugar, and butter until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and spices.

  4. 4

    Pour into crust.

  5. 5

    Bake 50-55 minutes until set.

  6. 6

    Cool completely; serve with whipped cream.

Baker's Tips

  • •Roasted sweet potatoes give deeper flavor than boiled
  • •Can substitute canned sweet potato