How to Make Sweet Potato Pie

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Introduction

  • As far as Thanksgiving desserts go, Sweet Potato Pie is one of the most delicious, best loved and easy to make of the bunch. While its popularity is greatest in the South, aspiring chefs from all geographical locations can make this tasty treat a centerpiece of their holiday meals. Here's how to make a Sweet Potato Pie your whole family will enjoy.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

Creative Commons photo by Reggie Bibbs
Creative Commons photo by Reggie Bibbs

Equipment

  • Measuring Cup
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Potato Masher (Optional)
  • Electric Mixer (Optional)

Making Sweet Potato Pie

Pie Crust

  • All pies need some sort of crust to place the filling in, and sweet potato pies are no different. When it comes to pie crust, there are usually two main options:
  1. Buy a Pre-Made Pie Crust: Your local supermarket will undoubtedly carry a selection of ready to use pie crusts. While some may come already molded onto a pie pan, others may come in dough form and need to be molded by hand. Pre-made pie crusts are great if you don't have a lot of time or a good pie crust recipe.
  2. Make Your Own Pie Crust: If you have the time and are feeling adventurous in the kitchen, making your own homemade pie crust can dramatically improve the taste of your sweet potato pie. For instructions, check out Mahalo's Guide to How to Make Flawless Pie Crust.

Filling

  • Now that you've got your pie crust ready to go, it's time to start making the sweet potato filling that will be the heart of your pie.
  1. Start by boiling your sweet potatoes in water for about 45 minutes or until tender.
  2. Cool them down by running cold water over them briefly.
  3. Remove the skins of the sweet potatoes with your vegetable peeler.
  4. Place the peeled potatoes in the mixing bowl.
  5. Use a potato masher, fork or spatula to mash up the soft potatoes.
  6. Melt the butter and mix it in with the potatoes.
    Ready to eat! (Creative Commons photo by Ernesto Andrade)
    Ready to eat! (Creative Commons photo by Ernesto Andrade)
  7. Slowly add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, eggs and vanilla to the mixture while stirring periodically.
  8. If you have an electric mixer, set it to medium and beat your sweet potato mixture until it has a nice, smooth consistency.

Almost Done

  • Just a few more quick steps and you're there:
  1. Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Pour the sweet potato filling into the pie crust and spread it out evenly.
  3. Place the pie on the middle rack of your oven.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Tips For Making Sweet Potato Pie

  • Here are some additional tips to help make your sweet potato pie turn out great:
  1. Since the pie filling is already a brownish color, you may need to go by the color of the crust in order to tell if it's done.
  2. Some popular sweet potato pie toppings include whipped cream, meringue and pecans.
  3. To prevent burning your pie crust, wrap some aluminum foil around the edges of the crust before baking.
  4. Sweet potato pies can be kept for up to 3 days before serving, so if you have a large meal to make, you may want to bake your pie beforehand.

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