Easy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber and nutrients. The sweet potato is a simple vegetable with a chameleon-like habit of turning itself out as an excellent ingredient in dessert pies. Recipes abound for sweet potato pie and are often influenced by regional cultures.

Ingredients in a sweet potato pie are simple: sweet potatoes, sweetening, salt, and eggs to lighten the filling. The number of sweet potatoes depends on the size of the pie. Figure about 4 for an 8" pie pan, more for 9" pans.

Sweet potato pie is just as delicious with a graham cracker or cookie crust as with a baked crust, although baked crusts are more traditional. Unbaked crusts are available in most groceries as are pre-formed graham cracker crusts.

Here's an easy sweet potato pie recipe:

Sweet Potato Pie - As Simple as 1-2-3

To achieve the most flavorful results for sweet potato pie, it's important to choose fresh, raw sweet potatoes. Look for those without bruises. Peel and quarter for easier blending with the other ingredients.

The fastest way to an easy sweet potato pie recipe is to pre-cook the sweet potatoes in water until tender. This takes only a few minutes.

Easy Sweet Potato Pie with Canned Sweet Potatoes

Another way to hasten the cooking process is to purchase several cans of pre-cooked, sweet potatoes. These can be easily added without prior heating or cooking. Reserve cooking liquid and thicken with tapioca or cream of tartar and add to the filling.

Ingredients:

Mashed sweet potatoes, 2 eggs well beaten, 1/8 teaspoon salt and sugar to taste.

Note: Substitute sugar with maple syrup, molasses or artificial sweetener. The amount of sugar depends on the natural sweetness and quantity of sweet potatoes. In most cases, no more than a cup of white granulated or brown sugar is necessary. When using maple syrup or molasses, reduce the amount of white or brown sugar. A hint of cinnamon or nutmeg can be added if desirable.

Instructions For An Easy Sweet Potato Pie

In a large mixing bowl, blend sweet potatoes, eggs, sugar or sweetener, cinnamon or nutmeg if desired, and salt. Blend until all ingredients are incorporated to puree consistency. Pour into the pie shell and bake until a knife comes cleanly through the filling, about 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Getting Fancy With Sweet Potato Pie

For a creamier texture, add a little cream to the filling and top with toasted pecans.

Another option is to include sweetened, condensed milk in the sweet potato custard.

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