Southern style sweet potato pie recipe

⏱️ Prep Time

• 20 minutes

🔥 Cook Time

• 55–60 minutes

⏲️ Total Time

• About 1 hour 15–20 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

🥧 Filling:

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) 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

🥧 Crust:

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

👩🏽‍🍳 Directions

1. Cook the Sweet Potatoes
   
   • Boil or bake sweet potatoes until soft.
   • Peel and mash until smooth with no lumps.
3. Make the Filling
   
   • In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter.
   • Add sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla.
   • Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
   • Mix until creamy and well combined.
5. Prepare the Pie
   
   • Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
   • Smooth the top evenly.
7. Bake
   
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake for 55–60 minutes, until the center is set and a knife comes out clean.
9. Cool & Serve
   
   • Let the pie cool completely before slicing.
   • Serve plain or with whipped cream.

💡 Southern Tips

• Add a pinch of allspice or cloves for that deep Southern flavor
• Use fresh sweet potatoes, not canned, for best taste
• Let it rest overnight — flavor gets even richer