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Sweet Potato Pie in a pie dish with a slice removed.
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5 from 4 votes

Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

This Sweet Potato Pie recipe is a delicious fall pie recipe that is super easy to make. It tastes similar to pumpkin pie, but has a heartier texture that is perfectly spiced. This pie tastes like the comfort of fall in every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet potato pie, sweet potatoes, yam pie
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 377cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $4

Equipment

  • 9" pie dish
  • Hand Mixer
  • 16-Quart stockpot
  • Steamer basket
  • Pie Crust Shield
  • large mixing bowl
  • Potato peeler
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes Jewel variety (cooper skin, peachy flesh)
  • 1 unbaked refrigerated pie crust shell
  • 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk *can also use evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white *to brush pie crust

Instructions

  • Peel sweet potatoes, and slice them into 1" discs. Add 2 cups of water to a 16-quart stockpot and add the steamer basket to the bottom of the pan. Place the sweet potato discs on top and cover the pan. Steam for 13-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Be sure to cool potatoes before preheating oven (about 30 mins).
  • Preheat oven to 350°f.
  • Line your pie dish with refrigerated pie crust dough. The crust should be centered in the middle of the dish. Carefully tuck over about 1/2" of crust and crimp by gently pinching dough with your fingers. Coat crust in an egg white wash.
  • Add cooled potatoes to a large bowl and mix with softened butter, eggs, spices, milk, and extract. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy from the potato fibers.
  • Add pie crust shield and place pie on the center oven rack to bake for 55-60 minutes. A knife inserted into the center of the pie should come out clean when done. Pie top will also feel firm at first touch.
  • Allow pie to cool before adding topping (optional).

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 377cal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 12513IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg