Sweet Potato Pie is a beloved dessert that captures the essence of comfort and tradition, particularly in Southern cuisine. The creamy texture of the sweet potatoes, combined with the rich flavors of butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creates a pie that is both decadent and heartwarming.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes whole in their skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until they are soft. Run cold water over the potatoes and remove the skin.
- Break apart the sweet potatoes in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with a mixer.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool before serving.
