Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie is a traditional Southern dessert that originated in the United States during the colonial era.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 200 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Evaporated Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 9-inch Pie Crust

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake the sweet potatoes until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, then peel and mash.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and sugar.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
6. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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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.