Maw Maw's Sweet Potato Pie

Transport your taste buds to a realm of Southern comfort with Maw Maw's Sweet Potato Pie—a family heirloom recipe that embodies nostalgia and homemade charm. Featuring roasted sweet potatoes blended with creamy butter, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of vanilla, this pie offers a perfectly balanced sweetness. The velvety filling is baked to perfection in a flaky 9-inch pie crust, resulting in a dessert that's rich, vibrant, and irresistibly smooth. Ideal for holiday gatherings or any occasion that calls for a classic Southern treat, this easy-to-make recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time before it bakes to golden perfection. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it become an instant crowd-pleaser. Perfect for keywords like "sweet potato pie recipe," "Southern desserts," and "holiday baking ideas."

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:65 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 whole medium sweet potatoes
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar
• 2 whole large eggs
• 0.5 cup evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 9-inch crust pre-made pie crust

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.

Step 3

Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool enough to handle. Peel off the skins and place the flesh into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the unsalted butter to the warm sweet potatoes and mash together until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Mix in the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and salt. Then, stir in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated.

Step 6

Add the evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Step 7

Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges if desired. Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick 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 serving. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1279.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3755.8

Total Fat 177.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 625.0mg	0%
Sodium 2033.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 532.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 332.8g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 180.8IU	0%
Calcium 669.7mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 2190.1mg	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: 40.9%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 54.8%