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Sweet Potato Pie

A traditional pie with sweet potatoes, sugar, spices, butter and milk. Best served with a large dollop of whipped cream!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes In a hurry, you can used drained canned yams
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup granuated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 deep dish pie shell

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the pie shell. Mix with a mixer over medium speed until combined and smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
  • Place the pie on a baking sheet and place it on a middle rack the oven.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees. Continue to bake for 1 hour, or until the pie is set.
  • Allow to cool before serving. Slice and serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon! This pie is best served cool.
  • Store covered in refrigerator.