Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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This sweet potato pie recipe makes two tasty pies. Delicious at Thanksgiving or anytime of year!

Submitted by sniper69
Updated on June 15, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 9-inch pies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 3 large sweet potatoes

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups sugar, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • ¾ cup evaporated milk

  • 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool; peel and mash.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Combine sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a small bowl; blend into sweet potato mixture. Pour filling into pie shells.

  4. Bake pies in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371 Calories
15g Fat
54g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 67mg 5%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 358mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.