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Classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie

This homemade sweet potato pie is a Southern classic that's easy to make with fresh sweet potatoes. The perfect blend of earthy sweetness and warm spices in a buttery crust makes this dessert irresistible for holidays and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 389
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes about 2 medium potatoes, with skin
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust store-bought or homemade

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then place them in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 40-50 minutes.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes and let them cool until you can handle them comfortably. Remove the skins (they should slip off easily) and place the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. You should have about 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
  5. Add the softened butter to the warm sweet potatoes and mix until the butter melts completely.
  6. Add sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the sweet potato mixture. Beat until the filling is smooth and well combined.
  7. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. The pie may puff up during baking but will settle as it cools.
  9. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 254mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28g
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