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Twanna's Sweet Potato Pie

Servings 2 pies
An easy recipe for delicious southern sweet potato pie.

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • Mixing Spoon or Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Ingredients

  • 4 large sweet potatoes
  • 1.5 sticks stick unsalted butter ((softened or room temperature))
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs ((room temperature))
  • 1 tbsp nutmeg ((adjust to your taste))
  • 2 tsp cinnamon ((adjust to your taste))
  • 1/2 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 deep dish pie crusts

Instructions 

  • Take out the eggs and butter. Bring them up to room temperature.
  • Bake sweet potatoes at 425 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes till fork tender.
  • Cool and peel the sweet potatoes. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
  • Pre-bake the pie crusts at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Line the crust with parchment paper and use pie weights or dry beans to hold down the center.
  • Add butter to the potatoes and whip with an electric mixer until fully blended.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time.
  • Blend in sugar
  • Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon extract.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp. of brown sugar onto the bottom of each piecrust. Spread it evenly.
  • Pour the mixture into both pie crusts.
  • Bake 300 degrees for 1 to 1.5 hours or until filling is set and brown.
Author: Twanna Permenter
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, pie, sweets, sweet potato pie