How to make PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO PIE by Kelly Henry

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: oat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Oat crust is gluten-free and adds a wholesome texture.

Peel and cut sweet potatoes into smaller pieces.

Cook sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Add milk and butter to the hot sweet potatoes and crush them until smooth.

Add crushed pineapple to the sweet potatoes, reserving some juice.

Mix in nutmeg, cinnamon, ground spice, and molasses until fully combined.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Spread the mixture into a greased dish and flatten it.

Decorate the top with pineapple slices and cherries.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes.

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