Sweet Potato Pie

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Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup ice water (more as needed)

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2-3 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie pan, trimming any excess dough around the edges. Flute the edges if desired.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil to prevent burning.

Serve:

  1. Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  2. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Prep Time: 20 mins (plus 1 hour for chilling the dough) | Cooking Time: 60 mins | Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins | Servings: 8

This Sweet Potato Pie is a classic Southern dessert, perfect for any special occasion or holiday meal. Enjoy the creamy, spiced filling and buttery crust!

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