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

Sweet potato pie is a classic Southern dessert that has a special place in many family traditions. It’s a comforting and delicious treat that brings back fond memories of holidays and gatherings. The recipe for “Mom’s Sweet Potato Pie” has been passed down through generations and is a beloved favorite in our family.

This sweet potato pie recipe is an absolute must-have for any occasion, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, or just a cozy family dinner. The combination of sweet potatoes, wa...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
  • 4 cups peeled chopped sweet potatoes
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 pies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Press the pie pastries into two 9-inch pie dishes.
  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and let cool.
  • Beat potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, margarine, vanilla extract, lemon extract, cloves, and allspice together in a bowl until smooth; pour into the prepared crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pies are set in the middle, 40 to 60 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    257 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 183mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 150mg