Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 inches unbaked pie shells (I use Homemade Pie Crust); 2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed, cooked; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons molasses (optional); 2 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups milk, cream or 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

Servings: persons

9 inches unbaked pie shells (I use Homemade Pie Crust)
2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed, cooked
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons molasses (optional)
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups milk, cream or 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Line a pie pan with rolled out dough; prick all over with fork; press a piece of heavy-duty foil directly into the pie shell.
3
Bake for 6 minutes; remove foil; bake for 4 more minutes until just beginning to brown.
4
Combine the sweet potatoes and sugar in a large bowl; beat in molasses and eggs.
5
Add the spices and orange zest and stir well.
6
Stir in melted butter and milk.
7
Pour filling into pie shell.
8
Bake for 15 minutes.
9
Reduce heat to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
10
Continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes or until filling is firm around edges, but center remains slightly soft and quivers when you move the pie.

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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: 9 inches unbaked pie shells (I use Homemade Pie Crust), 2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed, cooked, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses (optional), and more.

Yes, Southern 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.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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