Best Maw Maws Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

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MAW MAW'S SWEET POTATO PIE



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Make and share this Maw Maw's Sweet Potato Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups boiled peeled and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium-size)
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 9" unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, evaporated milk, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, salt and spices.
  • Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and frothy.
  • Stir in the pecans.
  • Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell and bake for 15 minutes at 400°F.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking until cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Let pie cool before serving.
  • Delicious with or without whipped cream.

SWEET POTATO PIE I



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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

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