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Classic Sweet Potato Pie with a silky spiced filling and buttery crust, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 prepared pie crust
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, baked and mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Equipment

  • Pie Dish
  • mixing bowl
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. Bake sweet potatoes until fork-tender, then peel and mash until smooth.
  3. Mix mashed sweet potatoes with sugar and melted butter.
  4. Add eggs, vanilla, spices, salt, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour filling into prepared crust and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  7. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Roasting the sweet potatoes enhances flavor and prevents a watery filling.

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