Sweet Potato Pie
Directions
- 1Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- 2Place the sweet potatoes on a sheet tray with a baking rack.
- 3Puncture the sweet potatoes with a fork several times.
- 4Bake the sweet potatoes in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven until soft.
- 5Once baked, slice open the sweet potatoes and scoop out the cooked flesh into a mixing bowl.
- 6Add melted unsalted butter to the sweet potatoes.
- 7Add brown sugar and white sugar to the mixture.
- 8Add nutmeg to the mixture.
- 9Add cinnamon to the mixture.
- 10Add a splash of vanilla extract.
- 11Slowly add evaporated milk while mixing.
- 12Add the eggs one at a time while mixing until the mixture is smooth.
- 13Prick the bottom of the pie crusts with a fork.
- 14Toast the pie crusts in the oven for 5-7 minutes until lightly golden.
- 15Pour the sweet potato filling into the toasted pie crusts.
- 16Smooth the top of the filling with a spatula.
- 17Bake the pies in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 30 minutes, or until set.
- 18Serve a slice of pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Ingredients
- 5 medium sized Sweet potatoes
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 3 Large eggs
- 0.5 cup Evaporated milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar
- 1 cup Granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 9" Deep dish pie crusts
Equipment
Sheet trayBaking rackForkKnifeMixing bowlElectric mixerSpatula