Grandaddy’s Sweet Potato Meringue Pie

Sweet potato pie is a popular dessert in the Southern United States, often enjoyed during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Grandaddy’s Sweet Potato Meringue Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet potatoes
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 9-inch Pie crust
• 3 large Egg whites
• 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is set.
6. While the pie is baking, prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
7. Remove the pie from the oven and spread the meringue over the hot filling, sealing the edges.
8. Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
10. Enjoy your delicious Grandaddy's Sweet Potato Meringue Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.