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sweet potatoe pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Suzanne Ferguson
Henderson, NV

This is my family recipe which has been handed down for generations. My kids will not go without this dessert during the holidays. This recipe makes two deep dish pies.

(2 ratings)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For sweet potatoe pie

  • 2 c
    mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 c
    butter-softened at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 4
    eggs-beaten
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon or allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 tsp
    orange rind
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    orange juice
  • 2
    deep dish pie shells - bake 1st for filled pies

How To Make sweet potatoe pie

  • 1
    If you don't have crust protectors, take small strips of foil and cover pie edges so they don't become overcooked. Do not remove until pie with filling are completely cooked. Bake pie shells as directed on package for filled pies and cool while preparing filling.
  • 2
    Set oven to heat at 350F for baking filled pies.
  • 3
    In a large mixing bowl. Blend all ingredients well. You will see pieces of the butter floating around. Its ok!
  • 4
    Pour half of filling in each pie shell. Bake until firm. About 45-50 minutes. Allow to cool. Serve with whipped cream.
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