Sweet Potato Pie
This traditional recipe is a scrumptious dessert perfect any time of the year.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
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1 recipe Single-Crust Pie Pastry, see recipe, or 1 rolled refrigerated unbaked pie crust (1/2 of a 15-oz. pkg.)
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2 eggs
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3/4 cup sugar
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1 5-oz. can evaporated milk
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3 Tbsp. butter, melted
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1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
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Dash ground nutmeg
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2 medium sweet potatoes peeled, cooked, and mashed (1-1/3 cups)
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare pastry and line 9-inch pie plate.
2
In bowl beat eggs with whisk. Whisk in sugar, evaporated milk, butter, lemon peel, and nutmeg. Whisk in sweet potatoes until combined. Pour into crust-lined pie plate.
3
To prevent overbrowning, cover edges of pastry with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover edges and bake 20 to 30 minutes more or until filling is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate within 2 hours after it cools. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 338, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 155 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Total Sugar 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 13%, Calcium 7%, Iron 9%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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