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Sweet Potato Pie

The sweet treat that will make everyone want to come to your home.
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Prep Time 17 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Mashed
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Allspice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Add an additional pinch
  • 1½ tbsp Lemon Juice Add to taste
  • 1½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 cup Half N Half
  • 2 whole Eggs Room Temp
  • 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 9in Deep Dish Pie Shell

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Wash and pierce sweet potatoes several times. Bake them until soft and caramelized
  3. Cool and Peel: Let the potatoes cool completely, then remove the skin
  4. Blend Potatoes: Use a hand mixer to blend the potatoes until completely smooth, making sure to remove and discard any "strings" that get caught on the mixer attachments
  5. Mix Sugars and Spices: Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to the potatoes. Mix well
  6. Add Flavorings: Mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice for balance
  7. Incorporate Room Temp Liquids: Add room-temperature melted butter and room-temperature half-and-half
  8. Taste and Adjust: Taste the custard at this stage to adjust sugar or nutmeg levels before adding the eggs
  9. Add Binding Ingredients: Add the eggs, then carefully add the measured flour, being careful not to over mix
  10. Prepare Pie Shell: Ensure the pie shell is completely thawed. Optionally, "blind bake" or "par-bake" the shell by placing parchment paper and beans inside for 5 to 7 minutes before filling
  11. Bake: Pour the custard into the shell and bake in the oven at 350°F for 40-50 minutes
  12. Set: Allow the pie to set for at least 3 hours (or up to a day in the refrigerator) to thicken before cutting
    13. All ingredients should be at room temperature. After baking the pie will be slightly jiggly in the center. Let it set for a couple of hours before slicing.

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Notes

After assembling, bake the pie at 350°F for 40-50 minutes.