Ingredients
Scale
Gathering the ingredients for this pie is as straightforward as it gets. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
If you’re missing an ingredient or two, don’t panic. You can substitute evaporated milk with regular milk or even almond milk for a dairy-free option. And if you’re out of nutmeg, a pinch of allspice will do the trick.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps to create your own slice of heaven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Add the sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before serving.
And there you have it! A homemade pie that’s as comforting as a late-night kitchen chat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie, recipe, cooking, food
