SWEET POTATO PIE VII

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The Sweet Potato Pie is a southern tradition that is a thick, creamy and not-too-sweet desert. Recipe is very simple and quick to make. You can add various spices like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg to sugar mixture to add a little spicy flavor.

Provided by kimberly woods

Categories Desserts Pies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together mashed sweet potatoes, butter or margarine, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, flour, and salt. Mix in spices if desired. Add to sweet potato mixture and stir well.
Mix together buttermilk and baking soda. Add to sweet potato mixture and stir well. Mix in vanilla extract. Pour filling into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes, until set in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 373.7 mg, Sugar 29.2 g