Sweet potato pie is my favorite holiday pie. Similar in flavor to the classic pumpkin pie, but much lighter in weight. This lightness translates to a much more enjoyable experience when eating the pie. But don’t blame me if you eat the whole thing in one sitting!
Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 whole frozen pie crust
- 1 lb sweet potatoes peeled and boiled
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 whole eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Begin by peeling and boiling your sweet potatoes until fork tender. This takes about 45 minutes.
- Drain Sweet Potatoes and move to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Butter, Sugar, Whipping Cream, Eggs, Flour, Vanilla, and Spices.
- Mash together with a potato masher or whisk together with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and has a consistency of cake batter.
- Pour batter into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until pie is thoroughly baked through.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool at least one hour before serving.
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