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Black Folks’ Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Southern flavors of vanilla, brown sugar, and warm spices shine through in this classic sweet potato pie. It’s a classic dessert that’s been a favorite among African Americans for generations.

Servings: 8
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes washed and scrubbed (equal to about 3 cups when softened and peeled)
  • 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or vegan butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pie crust

Instructions

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  1. First step is to cook the sweet potatoes. You can use any method you like. We are using an Instant Pot to save time: fill the stainless-steel inner pot with water to the ½ mark.
  2. Add the sweet potatoes.
  3. Close the Instant Pot lid ensuring that the valve is up and in the position for sealing. Cook on high for 12 minutes to loosen the potato skins.
  4. Allow a natural pressure release for at least 12 minutes.
  5. Move the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
  6. Pour the water and sweet potatoes into a colander to drain.
  7. When the sweet potatoes are cool to the touch, peel and discard the skin.
  8. Gather 3 cups of sweet potato flesh.
  9. Add the sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt to a powerful blender or an electric mixer.
  10. Blend or pulse until the ingredients are combined and smooth.
  11. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pie crust.
  12. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 28-30 minutes, or until the center of the pie is puffed and firm to the touch.
  13. Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes.
  14. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top.
  15. Serve warm and enjoy!