Sweet Potato Pie Just Like Grandma Made Recipe
A Southern classic, this Sweet Potato Pie is creamy, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and baked in a flaky crust. Just like Grandma made, it’s the perfect holiday dessert or comforting treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pie Filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crust:
- 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add ingredients: Add milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Incorporate spices: Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly blended.
- Fill pie: Pour mixture into unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake: Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes for richer flavor, or boil for a softer texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother filling.
- Cover crust edges with foil halfway through baking if browning too quickly.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
