MAKEOVER SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE

Makeover Sweet Potato Pecan Pie image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Pies

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 - sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1 1/2 cup(s) mashed sweet potatoes
1/3 cup(s) milk
1/4 cup(s) packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon(s) reduced-fat butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
FOR THE PECAN LAYER
1 - egg
1/3 cup(s) packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup(s) corn syrup
1 tablespoon(s) reduced-fat butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2/3 cup(s) chopped pecans

Steps:

On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. In a small bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and spices. Spread evenly into pastry shell
For pecan layer, in another small bowl, whisk egg and brown sugar until blended. Add the corn syrup, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour over sweet potato mixture.
Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving