Description
This Southern-Style Sweet Potato Pie is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The creamy sweet potato filling, nestled in a buttery pie crust, is sure to become a holiday favorite or an everyday indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Boil or bake the sweet potatoes until tender. Once cooled, peel and mash them until smooth.
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve: Enjoy as is, or top with whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Make sure to let the pie cool completely to help the filling set properly.
- For an extra touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour