Easy Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe 🥧

Overview

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 8

Ingredients

• For the Pie Filling:
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
• For the Pie Crust:
  • 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

1. Cook the Sweet Potatoes:
   • Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then boil them in water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
   • Alternatively, you can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until soft.

Step 2: Preheat the Oven

2. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3: Make the Pie Filling

3. Mix Ingredients:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted butter.
   • Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Assemble the Pie

4. Prepare the Pie Crust:
   • Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges if desired.
5. Pour Filling:
   • Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 5: Bake the Pie

6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

7. Cool:
   • Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
8. Serve:
   • Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream. Enjoy your Easy Southern Sweet Potato Pie! 🍽️

Tips

• For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of ginger or allspice to the filling.
• This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just reheat gently before serving! 🍠🥧

Enjoy your delicious Southern Sweet Potato Pie!