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sweet potato pie slice

Sweet Potato Pie

This sweet potato pie delivers a silky smooth custard filling with warm cinnamon and nutmeg in every bite. The flaky crust and deep orange flavor make it a cozy classic worthy of any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 uncooked 9-inch pie crust
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 2 large
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Pierce whole sweet potatoes with a fork.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45–60 minutes until tender.
  4. Cool slightly.
  5. Scoop flesh from sweet potatoes.
  6. Mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
  7. Measure 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes and place in a large bowl.
  8. Add brown sugar to the bowl.
  9. Mix until evenly blended.
  10. Add eggs.
  11. Mix until combined.
  12. Pour in evaporated milk.
  13. Stir until smooth.
  14. Add melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  15. Whisk or blend filling until silky.
  16. Place pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  17. Pour filling into the crust.
  18. Tap the pie plate gently to release air bubbles.
  19. Bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes, until the center jiggles slightly.
  20. Remove from oven.
  21. Cool pie on a rack for at least 2 hours.
  22. Slice and serve.

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