sweet potato pie

Grove City, PA
Updated on Feb 21, 2011

I make a lot of pies and have won numerous prizes, but this takes the prize in my husband's opinion! He loves, loves, loves sweet potato pie,even better than pumpkin.

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes (you can used canned)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 3 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or to preference)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3/4 cup milk (does not have to be evaporated)
  • 1 - single crust pie shell, unbaked

How To Make sweet potato pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Step 2
    Mash your sweet potatoes and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon, vanilla and milk. Mix well making sure everything is smooth.
  • Step 4
    Pour into your pie crust; bake 45-60 mins. or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Step 5
    Remove from oven and cool.
  • Step 6
    When completely cooled; garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

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