Grandma's Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cmashed sweet potatoes
about 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- ½ cmilk
or almond milk
- 2 largeeggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspground cinnamon
- ½ tspground nutmeg
- ¼ tspsalt
- 1pre-made pie crust
store-bought or homemade
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare sweet potatoes by peeling and boiling until tender; drain and mash or bake until soft.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- 4
Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
- 5
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!
Grandma's Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
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About this Recipe
Longing for a taste of pure comfort and nostalgia? This Grandma's Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe brings the heartwarming essence of home-cooked love right to your table, proving that classic desserts never go out of style.
This Grandma's Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie stands out for its straightforward approach to a beloved classic. It relies on the natural sweetness of perfectly mashed sweet potatoes, complemented by a thoughtful blend of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. This ensures a rich, authentic flavor that truly captures the essence of a cherished family recipe, making it incredibly easy to achieve delicious results.
Prepare to indulge in a dessert that's both comforting and elegant. The filling, a luscious blend of mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, and eggs, bakes into a beautifully smooth and velvety texture. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with the inviting aroma of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, promising a delightful treat. Each slice offers a taste of wholesome goodness, delivering a heartwarming experience that’s truly special, all for around 315 calories per serving.
While this recipe is wonderfully classic as is, it offers a simple way to adapt. If you prefer or require a dairy-free option, you can easily use almond milk in place of regular milk for the same creamy result. This flexibility ensures everyone can enjoy a slice of this comforting pie.
This classic sweet potato pie makes a delightful dessert for family gatherings, holidays, or any time you crave a touch of homemade warmth. Serve it as a comforting end to any meal.