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Classic Southern Velvety Sweet Potato Pie

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This recipe delivers a perfectly spiced, velvety filling with a buttery, flaky crust. It is a traditional, old-fashioned dessert ideal for holidays and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (or your favorite homemade buttery 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 or evaporated 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 375 degrees F. Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges as desired.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed and the filling is smooth. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
  5. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The pie is done when a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, and the edges are set. The center may still have a slight jiggle.
  6. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. This step helps the custard set for clean slices.
  7. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, press your cooked sweet potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve or use an electric mixer to whip them until completely lump-free before mixing the filling.
  • To prevent a soggy bottom crust, place the pie plate on the lowest rack in the oven for the first 20 minutes of baking, then move it to the center rack for the remainder of the time.
  • This is a great make ahead holiday baking item; you can bake it a day ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator.

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