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.

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