With the perfect blend of spices and smooth texture, Sweet Potato Pie just might be your go-to pie this Thanksgiving. And yes, I do mean it may beat out the pumpkin pie! But, if you want the pumpkin pie, too, give my Pumpkin Slab Pie a try!
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie has a lot of history to it. Recipes for this creamy and comforting pie have been around since the 1800s. George Washington Carver even had a recipe included in his 100 ways to use sweet potatoes. I can see why! With a flaky crust and perfectly spiced sweet potatoes, the pie just melts in your mouth. After my last bite, I was hoping there was more on my plate to enjoy. In fact, I did help myself to another piece because it is just that good!
Can I Freeze a Sweet Potato Pie?
Definitely! If you are planning to make Sweet Potato Pie for a holiday dinner, I understand how busy it is. So, having a few things made ahead of time can really take off some of the stress! The first thing I will emphasize is to allow the pie to cool completely, and I do mean completely (like for 8 hours or so) before freezing it. Then, wrap it in plastic wrap, maybe even a couple of layers of it, and seal it in a freezer bag. The nice thing is that your frozen pie will last up to 3 months!
To reheat the Sweet Potato Pie so it’s ready to serve, there are a couple of ways you can do this.
- Remove the pie from the freezer, making sure to wipe off any frost that may be on it. Then, put it on a baking sheet to bake for 40-70 minutes at 300°F. This time is for a 10-inch pie, but times are less if you are reheating a smaller pie. To check, put a knife in the center, pull it out and check if the pie has warmed up. That’s it!
- Another option is to take the frozen pie out ahead of time and let it thaw for 4-5 hours with the plastic wrap on. Remove the plastic wrap when you are ready to bake it. Any size pie will then take about 30 minutes at 300°F.
Top the pie with whipped cream or ice cream for a traditional topping. But, don’t forget about mini marshmallows and maybe a little maple syrup to sweeten it up even more!
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Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, unbaked
- 1 can (29 ounces) sweet potatoes, packed in syrup and drained
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (126g) evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Cinch the edge of your pie crust to create your desired shape.
- Place the pie crust in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potato, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Using a hand mixer, beat all ingredients together on medium speed until smooth (5-6 minutes)
- Pour filling into the prebaked pie crust.
- Cover pie with foil.
- Bake for 50 minutes, remove from oven and carefully remove foil, and then bake for another 20-30 minutes or until a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
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My pie came out perfect. I’d like to try it with fresh sweet potatoes. Would b I use 2 cups masked sweet potatoes?
I would use 3 cups!
I would like to know if you can use frozen pie crust.
Sure. Just follow the directions on the package for baking instructions.
Hi Amanda I love your recipes I love to bake and I am always looking for new recipes. I have never tried sweet potatoe pie but I think I will. Thank you
is that can yams that they use
This is almost like my recipe. Only difference. I use 2 cups of fresh mashed sweet potatoes (I boil with the skin on). I use 1/2 stick of unsalted butter. 2 tsp of real vanilla extract and 1 tsp of lemon extract (enhances the flavor). I Tbsp of flour to thicken the filling a little. This make 2 sweet potato pies
Every thing looks so good and easy to make.
You May also use frozen pie crust, but let it thaw before filling.
And I also use a cap of lemon flavoring, along with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Love your recipes!! Do I use a deep dish pie shell or regular? Thank you I been wanting to bake a sweet potato pie you make it so simple❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ have a wonderful Thanksgiving
do you cook the sweet potatoes first or put the hard potatoe in the mixer with the other stuff
Do you have a recipe you can share for purple sweet potato pie? I had some of this delicious pie when I was visiting in Hawaii. It has a marvelous taste and is a gorgeous presentation with the absolute beautiful color.