sweet potato pecan pie
Very good old Southern recipe. Got this from my mom. I loved her pies. She didn't make cakes very often. A real easy and delicious pie.
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Love pecan pie? Love pumpkin pie? Then you're going to really like this sweet potato pecan pie recipe. It has the taste and texture of a pumpkin pie, with the sweetness of a pecan pie. This pie is a delicious Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert that's super easy to make.
prep time
cook time
55 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon maple flavoring
- 4 - eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 - unbaked, 9 in. pie shell
How To Make sweet potato pecan pie
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixing bowl thoroughly combine mashed potatoes, sugars, salt, spices, and flavorings. -
Step 2Add eggs, beat vigorously until well combined. (You can beat with an electric mixer)
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Step 3Stir in pecans.
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Step 4Pour mixture into pie shell.
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Step 5Bake for 45 min at 350. Then reduce heat and bake for an additional 10 minutes at 325. You can use Splenda Blends for baking. For the brown & granulated sugars. I have used them.
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Category:
Pies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Sweet Potato
Keyword:
#pecan pie
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
Ingredient:
Sugar
Collection:
Holiday Baking
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