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Sweet Potato Pie

This Sweet Potato Pie is a Southern classic with a touch of Jamaican soul! Learn how to roast sweet potatoes for optimal flavor and create a pie that’s perfect for the holidays.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Author natasha

Ingredients

  • 5-6 medium-sized sweet potatoes roasted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar plus a couple tbsp to spread on the bottom of the pie crusts
  • 2 sticks salted butter room temp
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk or half and half
  • 4 large eggs room temp
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon molasses syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons cake flour
  • 1 pre-made pie crust preferably homemade, this recipe is the best

Instructions

  • Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Poke holes in the sweet potatoes with a fork, rub with neutral cooking oil and place them on a baking sheet, and roast for about 45 minutes, or until soft. Use parchment paper for easy clean up. Let them cool, then peel and mash until smooth.
  • Make the Filling: In a stand mixer, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugars, melted butter, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract and molasses, cake flour and spices. Mix until the filling is smooth and well combined on low speed.
  • Prepare the Crust: Roll out your pie crust and press it into a 9-inch pie dish. Sprinkle the bottom with brown sugar and pour the sweet potato filling into the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake: Cook at 400 degrees for the first 10-12 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed around the edges. Cook on the middle rack and cover with foil half way through if crusts starts to brown too quickly.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate treat.