Description
A delicious and traditional sweet potato pie recipe passed down through generations, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of bourbon to the filling.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added sweetness.
- This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg