FAMILY-FAVORITE SWEET POTATO PIE

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My sweet potato pie recipe came from my great aunt. Both the taste and the aroma during baking are so enticing. -Laura Speck, North Little Rock, AR

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small sweet potatoes (8 ounces each)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pastry for single-crust deep-dish pie (9 inches)
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a small saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool potatoes slightly. Peel potatoes; return to pot. Mash until smooth., Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, beat sweet potatoes, butter, sugars, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Beat in eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until smooth. Pour into pastry shell. Bake on the lowest oven rack 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 375°. Bake 30-40 minutes longer or until edges are puffed and center is just set. Cool on a wire rack; serve within 2 hours or refrigerate and serve cold. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

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