Heavenly Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 prepared pie crust (9 inches)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to reach the desired temperature while you prepare the filling.

2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.

3. Drain and Mash
Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Transfer them to a mixing bowl and mash until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.

4. Mix the Filling
Add the sugar, molasses, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed sweet potatoes. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients until the mixture is creamy and well-combined.

5. Prepare the Pie Crust
Place the prepared pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Ensure it is evenly placed and gently press down the edges for a neat finish.

6. Fill the Crust
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pie crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the crust.

7. Bake the Pie
Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool and Serve
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before slicing. This allows the flavors to meld and the filling to set completely.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

- PT75M
1 hour and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Sweet potato pie
- Dessert
- Baked pie
- Holiday pie
- Southern dessert
- Fall recipes
- Homemade pie
- Sweet treat
- Baking
- Oven

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,650

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