CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO PIE

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I first tried this delicious pie at a church potluck dinner and was immediately hooked. I've spent many years perfecting my own recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Dough for single-crust pie
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
TOPPING:
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Whipped topping or ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a bowl, blend sugar and spices. Beat eggs; add milk and vanilla. Combine the sugar mixture. Stir in potatoes; beat until smooth. Pour into pie crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Combine topping ingredients. Remove pie from the oven; sprinkle with topping. Bake until topping is golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.

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