Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Health score
1%
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
70 min.
8
462kcal

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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Indulge in the rich and delectable flavors of the South with this classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie. This decadent dessert is the perfect ending to any meal, especially during the holiday season. With its flaky pastry crust, creamy sweet potato filling, and a hint of nutmeg, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends.

This recipe serves 8 and takes about 70 minutes to prepare, not including the chilling time. Each serving contains approximately 462 calories, making it a delightful treat to enjoy in moderation. The combination of sweet potatoes, butter, and evaporated milk creates a velvety texture that will melt in your mouth, while the addition of nutmeg adds a warm and cozy spice note.

To make this scrumptious pie, you'll need a few simple ingredients, including mashed sweet potatoes, butter, light corn syrup, eggs, and an unbaked pastry shell. With just a bowl, an oven, and a wire rack as your equipment, you'll be well on your way to creating a dessert that's sure to become a new favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking! Remember to save some for leftovers, as this pie is even better the next day.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup evaporated milk 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  •  pie crust dough (9 inches)
  • pinch salt 
  • 1.7 cups sugar 
  • cup sweet potatoes and into mashed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat the potatoes, eggs, corn syrup, butter and sugar mixture. Gradually stir in milk.
  2. Pour into pastry shell.
  3. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories462kcal
Protein4.21%
Fat38.25%
Carbs57.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.76
Glycemic Load
33.86
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.4504347832307%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:461.9kcal
23.09%
Fat:20.09g
30.91%
Saturated Fat:10.48g
65.49%
Carbohydrates:68g
22.67%
Net Carbohydrates:66.88g
24.32%
Sugar:52.91g
58.79%
Cholesterol:78.27mg
26.09%
Sodium:239.88mg
10.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.98g
9.96%
Vitamin A:2829.27IU
56.59%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.64%
Phosphorus:99.43mg
9.94%
Selenium:6.65µg
9.5%
Calcium:82.59mg
8.26%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.2%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.75%
Folate:29.38µg
7.35%
Iron:1.05mg
5.82%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.66%
Potassium:170.98mg
4.89%
Fiber:1.12g
4.48%
Vitamin B3:0.89mg
4.47%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.88%
Magnesium:15.46mg
3.86%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.69%
Copper:0.06mg
3.02%
Vitamin K:3.03µg
2.88%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.66%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.62%
Vitamin C:0.85mg
1.03%