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Velvety Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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Bake a classic Southern sweet potato pie with a smooth, spiced filling and a flaky crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter to the sweet potato mixture and stir well.
  4. Whisk the eggs lightly in a separate small bowl, then add them to the sweet potato mixture. Stir until just combined.
  5. Pour in the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until the filling is uniform.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Add these spices to the filling and mix thoroughly to distribute the warm spices.
  7. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center may still look slightly soft but will set as it cools.
  9. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing. This allows the silky smooth filling to firm up.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, press the cooked sweet potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve or blend them in a food processor before mixing with other ingredients.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute evaporated milk for the whole milk.
  • This pie is excellent served with whipped cream.

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