Best Aunt Willie Jos 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

OLD-FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE



Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie image

This is a down home fresh sweet potato pie. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family.

Provided by Lisa H.

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sweet potatoes, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with whipped topping or serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 400.2 mg, Sugar 7.8 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.

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

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