Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Name: Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust; 1-2/3 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Pinch salt; 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 3/4 cup evaporated milk; Whipped cream, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Southern desserts are known for being decadent and delicious, and this southern sweet potato pie recipe is no exception.

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup evaporated milk
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat potatoes, eggs, butter, corn syrup and flour mixture. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into crust.
Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. If desired, serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 506 calories, 21g fat (12g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 268mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream. —Bonnie Holcomb, Fulton, Mississippi

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