The Best Sweet Potato Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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When I got married one thing my husband missed was his moms sweet potato pie. I tried several times to make her recipe and I could tell me husband did not like it as much as his moms. I found this recipe in the Mitford cookbook and tried it. Read more . He loved it...Im sure his moms pie still holds first place in his heart....but Im glad I found a recipe that turned out good. This one is a keeper!! I will post a picture when I bake it again. Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter |
recipe for double crust pie( i have a good one i can share later) |
1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes |
1 1/4 cups white sugar |
1tbsp. flour |
1 tsp. vanilla extract |
1/4 tsp. salt |
1 tsp. cinnamon |
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg |
1/8 tsp. cloves |
3 large eggs, at room temperature |
1(5.33-ounce) evaporated milk |
for the topping |
2 tbsp. unsalted butter |
1/4 cup brown sugar |
1/2 cups chopped pecans |
1/4 tsp. salt |
Directions:
1. Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate
2. Roll out the pastry dough to fit into the pie pan.
3. In a bowl combine the sweet potatoes and 1/2 cup butter.
4. Add the sugar. flour, vanilla, 1/4 tsp salt, the cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves mix well.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Add evaporated milk and mix well.
7. Preheat the oven to 425*.
8. Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust.
9. Bake the pie ofr 20 min, then reduce the heat to 325* and continue baking for another 30 to 40 minutes.
10. The topping: While the pie is baking, place 2 tbsp butter and the brown sugar in a small skillet over low heat.
11. stir until butter is melted and and sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbling.
12. add pecans and 1/4 tsp salt.
13. continue to cook, stirring for 2 mins.
14. remove from heat and pour onto a sheet of aluminum foil.
15. let this cool completely.
16. crumble the topping into small pieces and sprinkle over the pie.
17. let the pie cool completely before serving.
18. serve pie slices with a dollop of whipped cream!!!
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