Jo Mama's Sweet Potato Pie

Indulge in the soul-warming flavors of Jo Mama's Sweet Potato Pie, a classic Southern dessert that marries rich sweetness with perfectly spiced goodness. Made with tender, buttery sweet potatoes, a touch of vanilla, and a harmonious blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, this creamy pie is baked in a flaky, golden crust for a comforting treat that’s perfect for holidays or anytime cravings. With just a one-hour bake time and simple, wholesome ingredients like evaporated milk and brown sugar, this pie is as easy to whip up as it is delicious. Whether served plain or topped with a dollop of whipped cream, Jo Mama's Sweet Potato Pie is a must-try dessert that brings homemade comfort to every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large Sweet potatoes
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Evaporated milk
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 Unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Peel and wash the sweet potatoes, then cut them into chunks. Boil in a pot of water until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 3

Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Let cool slightly.

Step 4

Add the stick of butter to the warm sweet potatoes and stir until melted and thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Mix in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 6

Add the ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 7

Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Place the pie on the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the pie filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Step 10

Enjoy Jo Mama's Sweet Potato Pie straight up or with a dollop of whipped cream!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1275.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3109.2

Total Fat 142.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 625.0mg	0%
Sodium 1611.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 444.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 312.3g
Protein 37.2g	0%

Vitamin D 182.8IU	0%
Calcium 706.6mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 755.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 55.4%