Sweet Potato-Molasses Pie Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato-Molasses Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells; 3 medium sweet potatoes (1-1/2 lbs. or can use one 17 oz. can sweet potatoes) or 3 medium yams (1-1/2 lbs. or can use one 17 oz. can sweet potatoes); 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; 1 cup milk; sweetened whipped cream, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
3 medium sweet potatoes (1-1/2 lbs. or can use one 17 oz. can sweet potatoes) or 3 medium yams (1-1/2 lbs. or can use one 17 oz. can sweet potatoes)
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
sweetened whipped cream, to garnish (optional)

1
In a medium saucepan, cook raw sweet potatoes or yams in enough boiling salted water to cover for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Drain. Cool slightly and peel. Mash cooked or canned sweet potatoes (you should have 1-1/2 cups.) Set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Add eggs and milk; mix well.
4
Pour sweet potato mixture into unbaked pie shell. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake in 375F degree oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes more or until a knife, inserted halfway between the center and edge, comes out clean.
5
Cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill to store. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

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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 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells, 3 medium sweet potatoes (1-1/2 lbs. or can use one 17 oz. can sweet potatoes) or 3 medium yams (1-1/2 lbs. or can use one 17 oz. can sweet potatoes), 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato-Molasses 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.

Sweet Potato-Molasses Pie

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