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Sweet Potato Pie

Cultural Context

Sweet potato pie is a traditional dessert in the Southern United States, often enjoyed during holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. It reflects the agricultural heritage of the region, where sweet potatoes are a staple crop. The dish has roots in African American culinary traditions and is celebrated for its rich flavor and creamy texture, making it a beloved comfort food.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
sweet potatoes
2 sticks melted butter
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
pinch of salt
4 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
frozen pie crust

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

1

Boil sweet potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes until tender.

2

Let sweet potatoes cool down, then peel the skin off.

3

Add the peeled sweet potatoes to a bowl and mash them with a fork.

4

Add 1 cup of melted butter to the mashed sweet potatoes.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of nutmeg and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to the bowl.

6

Add 2 cups of sugar and a pinch of salt, then mix everything together.

7

Add 4 eggs one at a time, beating for about 10 seconds after each addition.

8

Add 1 tablespoon of flour, 1/4 cup of buttermilk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of lemon extract to the mixture.

9

Mix until well combined.

10

Pour the filling into a frozen pie crust.

11

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 1 hour or until the middle gets stiff.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

bowloven

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Sweet Potato Custard PieSweet Potato Tart

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