Ingredients
1 homemade pie crust (see note)
2 lb sweet potato (2 medium-sized), 2 cups puree
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs (room temperature)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, scrubbing away any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Using a fork, poke several holes into each sweet potato to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Rub the oil and salt over the sweet potato skins.
- Bake the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, depending on their size, until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Let them cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once cooled, scoop out the flesh of the sweet potatoes into a large bowl. Mix until creamy, adding splashes of evaporated milk until the puree is smooth but thick.
- Add the browned butter and mix to combine.
- Stir in the brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and flour until fully combined.
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Check the pie halfway through the baking time, and cover the edges with aluminum foil if they are browning too quickly.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let the pie cool completely on a wire rack.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Spiced Sweet Potato Pie: Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for an additional layer of warmth.
- Vegan Sweet Potato Pie: Substitute the eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter or coconut oil.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free pie crust and ensure the flour is replaced with a gluten-free alternative.
- Maple Sweet Potato Pie: Replace the white sugar with pure maple syrup for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- To reheat, place individual slices in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds or reheat the entire pie at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
