Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Indulge in this melt-in-your-mouth Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe! A classic comfort food, this pie boasts a creamy, spiced sweet potato filling topped with a luscious meringue. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holidays, or any special occasion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 525.4 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 2.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

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How to Make Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. For the filling: In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  3. Mix until completely smooth and well combined.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup milk or cream.
  5. Pour the filling into a 9-inch unbaked pie crust.
  6. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before adding the meringue.
  8. For the meringue: In a clean, dry bowl, using an electric mixer, beat 2 large egg whites until soft peaks form.
  9. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  10. Spread the meringue evenly over the cooled pie filling, ensuring it touches the crust to seal in the filling.
  11. Sprinkle with a pinch of granulated sugar.
  12. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned and set.
  13. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

193g

Fat

44g

Carbs

25g

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