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Classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

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Make the ultimate comfort dessert with this rich and creamy Southern Sweet Potato Pie. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create a flavorful, spiced filling in a flaky crust, perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade crust for a flaky crust)
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (or use sweetened condensed milk for extra richness)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, sugar, beaten eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until the filling is smooth.
  3. Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated into the sweet potato mixture. This step helps create a creamy texture.
  4. Pour the sweet potato filling evenly into the prepared pie crust.
  5. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the crust edges begin to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. Cooling allows the filling to set properly.
  7. Serve the pie at room temperature or slightly chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • For the creamiest filling, make sure your sweet potatoes are fully cooked and smooth before mixing. You can bake or boil them until very soft.
  • If you use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk and sugar, reduce the added sugar to 1/2 cup.
  • This pie tastes best when made a day ahead, allowing the spices to fully meld with the sweet potato flavor.

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