Real Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Real Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup buttermilk; and pie crust

Servings: persons

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk
and pie crust

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1.Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Pour 1 1/2 inches of water into a medium stockpot with a strainer basket and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes, cover, and steam until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Strain sweet potatoes, place in a large bowl, and let cool to room temperature. Mash them to a smooth puree with a fork or a potato masher (you should have 1 1/4 cups puree; discard any excess). Add butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt, mixing after each addition.
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2.In a small bowl, beat egg yolks lightly with a whisk for about 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until they're a creamy lemon-yellow color, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add egg mixture to sweet-potato mixture and stir until eggs are thoroughly incorporated and filling is a consistent bright-orange color. Add flour a little at a time, stirring after each addition, until thoroughly incorporated. Add buttermilk and stir to incorporate.
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3.With a clean, dry whisk and in a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to soft peaks, about 1 1/2 minutes. Gently fold egg whites into sweet potato - buttermilk mixture until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into prepared piecrust and bake on middle rack of oven until the center is firm and set, 35 to 40 minutes.

675

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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, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Real 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.

Real Sweet Potato Pie

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