Best Aunt Minnies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

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AUNT WILLIE JO'S SWEET POTATO PIE



Aunt Willie Jo's Sweet Potato Pie image

I thought I would revert back to my roots and post a truly southern recipe this time. My aunt Willie Jo was probably the best old fashioned southern cook that I have ever met. This is one of my personal favorites of her recipes.

Provided by Chef Menel

Categories     Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 pies, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup butter, softened (she used sweet cream butter)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 eggs
1 pinch baking soda
2 deep dish pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes on each side. Cut open; cool completely.
  • Scrape potato flesh into bowl; mash until smooth.
  • Measure out enough potato puree to equal 1 cup, discard the rest.
  • Cream together sweet potatoes, butter, buttermilk, eggs and sugar. Add spices and baking soda and blend well.
  • Pour half into each crust and bake on 400 for about 45 minutes or until set in center.
  • (Adding a dollop of whipped cream to the top of each piece while it is still warm is a very special treat!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 302.1, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 24, Protein 4.1

AUNT VIVIAN'S SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Aunt Vivian's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large sweet potato, unsalted butter, sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, large eggs, self-rising flour, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, frozen prepared pie crust

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb large sweet potato, 4 potatoes
1 cup unsalted butter, 2 sticks, melted
2 ½ cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon self-rising flour
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 pies frozen prepared pie crust, unbaked

Steps:

  • Cook the sweet potatoes in a large pot of boiling water until fork-tender, about 25-30 minutes. Drain and let cool completely.
  • Preheat the oven to 365˚F (185˚C).
  • Peel the sweet potatoes, then transfer to a large bowl and mash thoroughly with an electric hand mixer or fork.
  • Add the melted butter, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Beat to combine, then scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate each addition. Add the self-rising flour, buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon extract, and beat to combine.
  • Divide the sweet potato filling between the frozen pie crusts and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, until pies are set in the center. Cover the crusts with foil if it is getting too dark before the pies finish baking.
  • Cool the pies for 2 hours on a wire rack.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 844 calories, Carbohydrate 103 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 48 grams

SWEET POTATO PIE I



Sweet Potato Pie I image

This recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they have ever had.

Provided by COUGAAR

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) sweet potato
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 253.7 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

AUNT RUTH'S SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Aunt Ruth's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by williagx

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 or 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
1 stick butter
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk (NOT sweetened condensed)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 pie crusts

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water to a rolling boil. Peel sweet potatoes, then cut into small pieces. Place potatoes into boiling water; return to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a potato masher or electric hand mixer, cream butter into sweet potatoes. Add eggs and milk. Combine sugar with cornstarch; add to potato mixture along with vanilla and lemon flavoring. Pour into pie shells. Bake until center is set and top is golden brown, about 45 to 50 minutes. Yield: 2 deep dish pies

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE



Southern Sweet Potato Pie image

This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream. -Bonnie Holcomb, Fulton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat potatoes, eggs, butter, corn syrup and flour mixture. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into crust., Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEETEST SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE



Sweetest Southern Sweet Potato Pie image

This is a very unique sweet potato pie recipe, given to me by my mother. It's quite sweet, with a lighter texture than your typical sweet potato pie. If you like sweet potatoes and you have a sweet tooth, this one's for you!

Provided by wisweetp

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sweet potatoes
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup evaporated milk
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup dark corn syrup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place sweet potatoes in an aluminum foil-lined baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and skin loosens, 30 to 45 minutes. Allow potatoes to cool.
  • Peel potatoes and mash with a potato masher in a large bowl. Beat sugar, evaporated milk, butter, corn syrup, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, apple pie spice, and salt into mashed sweet potatoes with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Pour sweet potato batter into pie crust. Excess batter can be reserved for another use.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pie is set and crust is browned, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 347.8 mg, Sugar 56.7 g

AUNT MINNIE'S SWEET POTATO PIE



Aunt Minnie's Sweet Potato Pie image

This recipe belonged to my late Aunt Minnie.This pie too was served every Thanksgiving,and Christmas.Though she passed away in 1964,this recipe has continued to be a family favorite!

Provided by Sharon Duran

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 mashed sweet potatoes
2 c sugar
1 egg beaten
1/2 c can milk
1 stick oleo
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Boil,and mash sweet potatoes til tender(make 2 cups) Mix ingredients together and beat til light in color about 5 mins.and pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • 2. Bake at 350* for about 50 mins. or til firm.

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