Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potatoes about 1 to 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil or neutral tasting oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust unbaked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Then, lightly grease the potatoes with oil and wrap them tightly in aluminum foil.1 pound sweet potatoes, 1 to 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Place the potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 60 to 90 minutes until the potatoes are soft throughout and cooked completely.
- Allow the sweet potatoes to cool until they’re easy to handle. Remove the skins and cut the potatoes into large pieces. Transfer the pieces into a food processor.
- To the food processor add the sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt and ground nutmeg. Pulse several times until the ingredients are smooth, creamy, and free of lumps. Set aside.1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Lightly flour a countertop surface and roll out the pie crust to approximately a 12 to 13-inch circle. Place the crust into a 9-inch pie plate, and trim and flute the edges.1 (9-inch) pie crust
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked crust. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes or until the center is set and no longer jiggles.
- Remove the pie from the oven, and cool at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before transferring to the refrigerator to cool completely, about 4 to 5 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of pie. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Serving Size
1 Slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
369
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
71
mg
24
%
Sodium
298
mg
12
%
Potassium
235
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
47
g
16
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
8459
IU
169
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
