sweet potato pie

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San Antonio, TX
Updated on Mar 6, 2015

My grandfather taught me how to make this pie. He made it at his diner in the 1920s.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 stick (1/2 c.) melted butter
  • 3 - eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 (9 in.) - uncooked pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and pureed

How To Make sweet potato pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients except the crust. Process until well blended.
  • Step 3
    Pour into the pie crust.
  • Step 4
    Bake 50 minutes of until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and pie in golden brown.
  • Step 5
    Cool on a rack before cutting. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Discover More

Category: Pies
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: Southern

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