How to Make Sweet Potato Pecan Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie is a delicious and unique twist on traditional pecan pie. This dessert combines the rich, creamy texture of sweet potatoes with the sweet, caramelized flavor of pecans, creating a mouthwatering treat that is perfect for any occasion.

Unlike a regular pecan pie, the addition of sweet potatoes adds a subtle sweetness and a smooth, velvety texture to the filling. The pecans bring a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the pie, creating a perfect balance of flavors...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 ⅔ cups light cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake sweet potatoes until fork-tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool until easily handled.
  • Peel and mash sweet potatoes. Make sure all lumps are removed, straining if necessary.
  • Lightly beat eggs. Blend together eggs and sweet potatoes. Stir in sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend in cream. Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
  • Make the caramelized pecan topping. Combine butter or margarine, brown sugar, and pecans. Gently drop by spoonfuls over cooled pie to cover top. Broil 5 inches below heat until mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Watch carefully, if cooked too long, top will turn syrupy. Cool on rack.
  • Nutrition

    519 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 354mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 40g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 396mg