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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

A creamy, spiced dessert made with mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a buttery pie crust. A classic, easy, timeless treat.
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Homestyle, Southern
Keyword: Classic, Easy, Homemade, Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe, Traditional
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Dey | Touching Tables

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled, cooked, and mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pie crust dough store-bought or homemade

Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Begin by peeling and chopping the sweet potatoes into chunks.
  • Boil the chunks in a large pot of water for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
  • Drain the water and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.

Make the Pie Filling:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add the melted butter and stir everything together until smooth and well combined.

Fill the Pie Crust:

  • Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Make sure the filling is evenly distributed.

Bake the Pie:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the pie for about 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden. Check the doneness by inserting a knife or toothpick into the center when it comes out clean, the pie is ready.

Cool and Serve:

  • Once the pie is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  • Serve the pie as is, or top it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

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