How to Make Sweetest Southern Sweet Potato Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southern sweet potato pie is a classic dessert that embodies the warmth and hospitality of the South. This rich and creamy pie is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a holiday gathering, a potluck, or simply a cozy night at home. The combination of sweet potatoes, warm spices, and flaky pie crust creates a dessert that is both comforting and indulgent.

One of the best things about sweet potato pie is its versatility. It can be served as a standalone dessert, or as a complement to a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place sweet potatoes in an aluminum foil-lined baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and skin loosens, 30 to 45 minutes. Allow potatoes to cool.
  • Peel potatoes and mash with a potato masher in a large bowl. Beat sugar, evaporated milk, butter, corn syrup, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, apple pie spice, and salt into mashed sweet potatoes with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Pour sweet potato batter into pie crust. Excess batter can be reserved for another use.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pie is set and crust is browned, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 348mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 227mg