Sweet Potato Pie VII

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The Sweet Potato Pie is a southern tradition that is a thick, creamy and not-too-sweet desert. Recipe is very simple and quick to make. You can add various spices like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg to sugar mixture to add a little spicy flavor.

close up view of a slice of Sweet Potato Pie garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch pie

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix together mashed sweet potatoes, butter or margarine, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, flour, and salt. Mix in spices if desired. Add to sweet potato mixture and stir well.

  3. Mix together buttermilk and baking soda. Add to sweet potato mixture and stir well. Mix in vanilla extract. Pour filling into pastry shell.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310 Calories
12g Fat
47g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 374mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 295mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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