Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: In a large bowl, whisk the mashed sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy to create the base of the filling.
- Mix Ingredients: Add granulated sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to the sweet potatoes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined into a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface for baking.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes. The pie is done when the center is set and a knife inserted into the filling comes out mostly clean, indicating the custard is cooked through.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pie from the oven and cool it completely on a wire rack. Cooling helps the pie set further and makes slicing easier without cracking.
Notes
- Roasting sweet potatoes instead of boiling them enhances their natural sweetness and deepens the flavor of the pie filling.
- For an ultra-smooth texture, blend the filling mixture briefly with a blender or food processor before pouring it into the crust.
- Serve the pie plain, or top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American (Southern)
- Diet: Vegetarian
