Southern Sweet Potato Pie

This sweet potato pie recipe makes two tasty pies that smell amazing as they bake. Delicious at Thanksgiving or anytime of year!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, beaten
• ¾ cup evaporated milk
• 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
• 3 large sweet potatoes
• 2 cups sugar, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool; peel and mash.

Step 3

Combine sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a small bowl; blend into sweet potato mixture. Pour filling into pie shells.

Step 4

Bake pies in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.