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Authentic Southern Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie

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This recipe delivers the rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced sweet potato pie that tastes like home. It is a classic Southern dessert ideal for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (or use your favorite from scratch pie crust recipe)
  • 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 3 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place one pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges. Set aside.
  2. Cook the sweet potatoes until very tender. You can bake them whole at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour, or boil them until soft. Peel the potatoes and mash them until completely smooth. Measure out 2 cups.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the filling is uniform.
  4. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt to the sweet potato mixture. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout the creamy filling.
  5. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center should be mostly set, with only a slight jiggle remaining.
  7. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This helps the rich and smooth sweet potato pie filling set properly.
  8. Serve your traditional sweet potato pie at room temperature or slightly chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • For the creamiest sweet potato pie filling, press the mashed sweet potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing the ingredients.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute the whole milk with heavy cream.
  • You can make this pie ahead of time; cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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