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Sweet Potato Pie

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Ingredients

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Sweet Potato Pie

2 cups sweet potatopuréed

½ cup buttermelted

½ cup light brown sugar

½ cup granulated sugar

2 eggswhisked

1 tbsp maple syrup

½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

¼ tsp kosher salt

½ cup whole milk

1 9- inch prepared pie crust

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in the middle of the oven.

Add 2 cups sweet potato purée to a medium bowl with the rest of the filling ingredients – ½ cup melted butter, ½ cup light brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs (whisked), 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ½ cup whole milk – and whisk until well combined and smooth.

Pour filling into prepared 9-inch unbaked pie shell. Place on the middle rack of preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until center is set. You’ll want to cover the exposed pie crust after about 40 minutes to keep it from burning.

Let cool for at least 1 hour and decorate with whipped topping (optional) to serve. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Roast Sweet Potatoes Thoroughly 🔥
Roast sweet potatoes until completely tender and caramelized, then cool before puréeing to concentrate flavor and reduce excess moisture that can make the filling watery.
Strain Your Purée 🥄
Press the sweet potato purée through a fine-mesh strainer or food mill to eliminate any fibrous strands, creating an impossibly silky, custard-like filling texture.
Bloom Your Spices 🌟
Whisk cinnamon and nutmeg with a small amount of warm milk before adding to the filling to fully dissolve and distribute the spices evenly, eliminating any grainy texture.
Bake Low and Slow with Shielding 🛡️
Place the pie on the lowest oven rack and tent loosely with foil if browning too quickly—this prevents cracks and ensures the center sets creamy rather than overcooked.
Test Doneness with the Jiggle Method 🫧
The filling should have a slight jiggle in the very center when gently shaken (about 1-inch diameter)—this indicates carryover cooking will set it perfectly as it cools.