Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 unit

sweet potatoes

peeled and boiled

0.25 lb

butter

1 cup

sugar

6 unit

eggs

slightly beaten

0.5 tsp

cinnamon

12 oz

evaporated milk

1 unit

pie shell

unbaked

Step 1
~9 min

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~9 min

Peel and boil the sweet potatoes in water until they are tender.

Step 3
~9 min

Drain the boiled sweet potatoes.

Step 4
~9 min

Mash the sweet potatoes well with butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth.

Step 5
~9 min

Taste the mixture and add the remaining sugar if it is not sweet enough.

Step 6
~9 min

Incorporate the eggs and cinnamon (or allspice) into the mixture.

Step 7
~9 min

Gradually add evaporated milk until the mixture reaches a loose consistency, using as much or as little as needed.

Step 8
~9 min

Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie shell.

Step 9
~9 min

Bake the pie until the middle is set.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.

Bake the pie on a lower rack in the oven to prevent the crust from burning.

Let the pie cool completely before serving for best flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted pecans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern United States

Cultural Significance

Traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100

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