How to Make Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the comforting taste of Grandma's sweet potato pie. This classic dessert has been a family favorite for generations, and it's easy to see why. With its creamy filling and flaky crust, a slice of Grandma's sweet potato pie is the perfect way to end any meal. Whether it's a holiday gathering or a simple weekend dinner, this recipe is sure to please.

What sets Grandma's sweet potato pie apart from other versions is its rich, spiced flavor. Not too sweet, and not...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • ½ orange, peel cut into thin strips
  • 1 pastry for a 9-inch pie crust
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Place sweet potatoes and orange peel into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain well and let cool. Discard orange peel.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust.
  • Mash cooled sweet potatoes with a potato masher or fork. Mix in eggs until well blended. Add pineapple juice, butter, and vanilla extract; mix until combined. Mix in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Mix in sugar until dissolved. Blend in heavy cream using a whisk.
  • Pour sweet potato mixture into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Place on a cloth on a table or window sill to cool down.
  • Nutrition

    500 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 72g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 639mg