Description
Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a smooth and warmly spiced dessert, perfect for fall. It combines the rich flavors of sweet potatoes with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a comforting and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the sweet potato mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in the cinnamon and nutmeg, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the pie is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg