Sweet Potato Pie

Name: Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch (23 cm) piecrust, store-bought or homemade; 2 cups (400 g) mashed cooked sweet potatoes; 1 cup (200 g) sugar; ½ cup (120 ml) evaporated milk; 4 tablespoons (½ stick, or 56 g) unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation info

Serves
8

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr 10

Appears in

Kowbird

By Matt Horn

Published 2024

About

In the heart of Southern kitchens, sweet potato pie is a beacon of warmth and tradition. As a child, I watched in wonder as silky puréed sweet potatoes, fragrant spices, and a buttery crust transformed into something magical. Each slice is a comforting embrace, a story told, and a legacy passed from one kitchen to the next.

Ingredients

1 unbaked 9-inch (23 cm) piecrust, store-bought or homemade
2

Americas
United States
Leftovers
Pie
Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C, or gas mark 4).
Fit the piecrust into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie pan and trim the edges, as needed.
In a large bowl, whisk the sweet potatoes, sugar, evaporated milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nut