Scrumptious Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Scrumptious Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches); 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons whiskey or apple juice

Servings: persons

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whiskey or apple juice

1
On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Meanwhile, place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 15-18 minutes or until tender. Drain well; return to pot. Mash potatoes until smooth (you should have 2 cups).
3
Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 15-20 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove foil and weights; bake 3-6 minutes longer or until bottom is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350u00b0.
4
In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder until blended. Beat in eggs, sweet potatoes and extracts until smooth. Stir in whiskey.
5
Add filling to crust. Bake on a middle oven rack 40-45 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack; serve or refrigerate within 2 hours.

375

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Carbs

Protein

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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: Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Scrumptious 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.

Scrumptious Sweet Potato Pie

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