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Slice of cut Sweet Potato Pie on a brown and white plate
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Easy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

This easy Sweet Potato Pie recipe has become a favorite sweet staple for fall and the holidays. Simple ingredients, amazingly delicious flavor, and evocative history of bringing family and community together.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cooked sweet potatoes *
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened (1/2 stick)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sweet potatoes and sugar. Beat until incorporated and then add the eggs, butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Beat until smooth. Pour the sweet potato pie filling mixture into the pie shell. Brush the crust with an egg wash if desired.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Cool for up to 2 hours before refrigerating until ready to serve.

Notes

Egg Wash

  • 1 Egg White
  • 1 Tablespoon Water

Sweet Potatoes

For this recipe, you need 1 1/2 cups of pureed sweet potato. This can be canned or roasted sweet potatoes. If you're roasting your own, plan on 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes.

Crust Browning:

If the crust begins to brown, cover the crust with a layer of foil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 245mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g