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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
This Southern Sweet Potato Pie is an heirloom recipe loved for generations! A delicious Southern favorite made with simple ingredients baked sweet potatoes, butter, milk, eggs and sugar! Loved fall dessert that's perfect for Thanksgiving!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 3 medium sweet potatoes, baked
- 1/2 1/2 cup butter
- 1 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 1/2 cup milk whole or evaporated
- 1 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Optional Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400º F. Scrub the sweet potatoes until clean, prick them 4 to 5 times with a fork. Place onto a baking sheet and bake for 45 - 50 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender when pricked with a toothpick. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until they can easily be handled. Peel the skin from the sweet potatoes and place the sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Reduce the oven heat to 350º F.
- Make the Pie Filling. Add butter to the sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Add the sugar(s) to the sweet potatoes and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla extract, milk, and the eggs. Mix until well combined. Pour into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake the Pie. Bake the pie until the center of the pie is set, about 1 hour. Remove the pie from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Serve. Serve the pie warm or allow to cool before slicing. Top with whipped cream (or your favorite topping) and serve.
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Notes
- Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie Option
- You can also use 3/4 cup brown sugar in this pie recipe for a Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie version. You can use either light or dark brown sugar, based on your preference.
- Note: Nutrition Information does not include topping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
8491IU
(170%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 8491IU | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.