Yam Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Yam Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh yam, cooked and mashed; 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts; 2 large eggs, divided; ¼ cup light brown sugar; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 3 large egg whites; ⅔ cup dark corn syrup; ½ cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ⅔ cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh yam, cooked and mashed
1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts
2 large eggs, divided
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
3 large egg whites
⅔ cup dark corn syrup
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅔ cup pecans, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Lay pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
3
In a mixing bowl, blend together the yams, 1 egg, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4
Spread evenly on bottom of pie crust.
5
In a mixing bowl, beat together the remaining egg, egg whites, corn syrup, sugar,and vanilla until mixture is frothy.
6
Stir in pecans.
7
Carefully spoon over yam layer.
8
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until filling is set around edges and a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge comes out clean.
9
Cool and serve.

496

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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: 1 cup fresh yam, cooked and mashed, 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts, 2 large eggs, divided, ¼ cup light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Yam Pecan 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.

Yam Pecan Pie

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