Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, roasted or boiled and mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie crust in a pie dish.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and spices. Mix until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, then stir in the milk and vanilla until creamy and fully combined.
- Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the middle comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely before slicing. For best flavor and texture, chill for a few hours or overnight.
Notes
- For a brighter flavor, add a splash of orange juice or zest.
- A tablespoon of bourbon or maple syrup adds rich depth.
- Blind bake the crust for 10 minutes before filling to prevent sogginess.
- For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and coconut or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
