Sweet Potato Pie

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Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F. If using whole sweet potatoes, wash them, poke a few holes with a fork, and bake them at 400°F for about 45 minutes until they're soft, then let them cool enough to peel and mash. You can also boil them if you prefer — about 20 to 25 minutes until fork-tender.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and melted butter, mixing until smooth and well blended.

3. 3

   Add the sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt to the sweet potato mixture. Beat everything together with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until it's nice and smooth with no lumps.

4. 4

   Pour the filling into your unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula so it's even.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 55 to 60 minutes, until the center is set but still has a slight jiggle when you shake it gently. The edges should look firm and the top will have a beautiful golden color.

6. 6

   Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack — at least 2 hours — before slicing. It'll firm up as it cools and the flavors will settle in real nice.

Pro Tips

• ★Don't skip letting that pie cool all the way down. I know it smells good, but a warm sweet potato pie won't slice clean — it needs time to set up proper.
• ★If your filling looks a little loose, don't worry. It'll firm up as it cools, so don't overbake it trying to make it solid in the oven or you'll end up with a dry pie.