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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Elevate your dessert game with our irresistible Sweet Potato Pie! This Southern-inspired delight is a true culinary masterpiece, blending the natural sweetness of fresh sweet potatoes with warm spices and a creamy, indulgent filling.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared pie crust homemade or store bought (1 deep dish or 2 regular)
  • 1 pound 2 medium sweet potatoes approx 2 ½ cups mashed
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup Cool Whip optional

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oven to 350°.  Bake the pie crust for 15 to 20 minutes, just until lightly golden in color.  Remove and cool completely.
  2. Bake the sweet potatoes until fork tender - 45 to 50 minutes.  (Other options in the section above.) Scoop out and mash the sweet potatoes.
  3. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl, add the melted butter and beat with hand mixer until combined.
  4. Add the evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and spices and beat until combined.
  5. Pour the filling into the cooled pan.  Add pecan halves over the pie to decorate.
  6. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour.  Poke a toothpick into the middle.  If a toothpick comes out clean the pie is done.  There may be just a slight jiggle to the pie.
  7. Cool and serve with cool whip.

Notes

  • Storing: Any leftover sweet potato pie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: You can wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap and freeze the pie in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Potassium 335mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 8494IU (170%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Potassium 335mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 8494IU 170%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.