southern sweet potato pie

Name: Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) cooked mashed sweet potatoes; 1 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted; 2 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1 cup(s) evaporated milk; 1 - deep dish frozen pie crust

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Julia Jordan

Pickens, SC

Updated on Oct 29, 2018

Sweet potato pie is a classic dessert for the holidays. Enjoy a slice this Thanksgiving.

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Slice of old fashioned sweet potato pie with whipped cream

prep time 10 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup evaporated milk
1 - deep dish frozen pie crust

How To Make southern sweet potato pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

In a mixing bowl combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Mix together with a hand mixer until well combined.
Step 3

Next, add the evaporated milk and mix to combine.
Step 4

Add the pie filling mixture to the pie crust and place into the oven. Bake 45 minutes or until done. Center of the pie should be set when done. Allow to cool before serving. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
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