"Southern, homemade sweet potato pie recipe. Tried and true way to make soul food sweet potato pie from scratch. Includes tender pie crust recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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The Crust (makes two pie crust)
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ¾ cups butter flavored shortening
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 egg
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1/2 cup ice water
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The Sweet Potato Filling
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2 cups sweet potatoes (2 medium sweet potatoes usually does it. I always have a bit extra left)
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup evaporated milk
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2 eggs
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoons ginger
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1 Tablespoon flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract