Aunt Willie Jo'S Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Aunt Willie Jo'S Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup butter, softened (she used sweet cream butter); 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 2 eggs; 1 pinch baking soda; 2 deep dish pie shells

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter, softened (she used sweet cream butter)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 eggs
1 pinch baking soda
2 deep dish pie shells

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes on each side. Cut open; cool completely.
3
Scrape potato flesh into bowl; mash until smooth.
4
Measure out enough potato puree to equal 1 cup, discard the rest.
5
Cream together sweet potatoes, butter, buttermilk, eggs and sugar. Add spices and baking soda and blend well.
6
Pour half into each crust and bake on 400 for about 45 minutes or until set in center.
7
(Adding a dollop of whipped cream to the top of each piece while it is still warm is a very special treat!).

1115

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup butter, softened (she used sweet cream butter), 1 1/2 cups buttermilk, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Aunt Willie Jo'S Sweet Potato Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Aunt Willie Jo'S Sweet Potato Pie

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