Mary's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Mary's Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups sweet potatoes, or yams cooked, mashed; 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup brandy; 2 teaspoons lemon zest grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 dash nutmeg ground; 1 each pie shell (9 inch) 9 inch, unbaked; 1 x citron finely chopped

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 cups sweet potatoes, or yams cooked, mashed
3 large eggs
1/4 cup brandy
2 teaspoons lemon zest grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash nutmeg ground
1 each pie shell (9 inch) 9 inch, unbaked
1 x citron finely chopped

1
Cream butter in a mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2
Add potatoes; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
3
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Place brandy in a small pan; heat just until warm.
5
Add brandy, lemon rind, juice, vanilla and nnutmeg to sweet potato mixture; stir until well blended.
6
Pour mixture into a pastry shell.
7
Bake at 350F (180C) F for 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Sprinkle pie with citron; cool immediately.

512

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups sweet potatoes, or yams cooked, mashed, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Mary'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.

Mary's Sweet Potato Pie

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