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southern sweet potato pie

Recipe by
Barbara Scott
Winchester, VA

Mmmm, I just took one of these out of the oven and it smells divine. I'm having it tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Always a hit!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For southern sweet potato pie

  • 2 c
    cooked sweet potatoes
  • 1-1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2
    stick butter, melted
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1
    well rounded tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 c
    milk
  • prepared pie crust

How To Make southern sweet potato pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Combine the potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, and spices. Mix thoroughly. Add the milk and continue to mix. Pour the filling into a pie crust and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary based on your oven. Place the pie on a rack and cool.
  • 2
    Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
  • 3
    NOTE: I would NOT use canned yams for this recipe. I would bake sweet potatoes and mash them.

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