What kind of pie crust should I use?

The traditional pie crust for sweet potato pie is a pastry style crust (this is the most common type of pie crust); but you could use any type of crust (store-bought or homemade).

How many sweet potatoes do I need?

The recipe calls for 1 - 1.5 pounds of sweet potatoes, which is about 2 medium potatoes. If you aren't sure how much to use, it's better to use too much than too little so that your pie will be full.

How to thicken sweet potato pie filling?

To thicken your filling, add an additional tablespoon of flour or pour in less milk.

How do I know when my pie is done?

You'll know your pie is done when a knife poked into the center comes out clean. The edges of the pie should also look set.

Sweet Potato Pie — Her Wholesome Kitchen

Description

This is an easy way to make a classic, southern sweet potato pie with a traditional creamy, sweet filling. It's full of the best fall flavors in every bite: sweet potato, maple syrup, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Ingredients

Scale

1 - 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
⅓ cup salted butter, melted
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

Bake the potatoes: preheat the oven to 425°F. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes using a fork and bake them for 40 - 50 minutes, until very tender when pierced with a fork. Remove the potatoes from the oven, split them open and let them cool slightly.
Mix potatoes & butter: peel the sweet potatoes and add them to a bowl with the melted butter. Stir a few times to mix.
Prepare pie crust: remove your pie crust from the fridge or freezer if the package recommends bringing it to room temperature.
Make the filling: add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the sweet potatoes: syrup, milk, eggs, flour, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Use a handheld mixer or blender to mix the filling. A blender (or food processor) is best for a smooth filling.
Pour filling: pour the filling into the crust until it is full (the pie will not rise in the oven). You may have some filling leftover.
Bake: bake the pie at 350°F for 55 - 60 minutes, or until a knife poked into the center comes out clean. Let the pie cool before slicing.

Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Oven Baked
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sweet potato pie, thanksgiving, Christmas, holidays, dessert, fall