The Sweet Potato Pie is a southern tradition that is a thick, creamy and not-too-sweet desert. Recipe is very simple and quick to make. You can add various spices like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg to sugar mixture to add a little spicy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust , 9 inch
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter , softened
- 2 eggs , beaten
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 0.25 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Mix together mashed sweet potatoes, butter or margarine, and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, flour, and salt. Mix in spices if desired. Add to sweet potato mixture and stir well.
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3
Mix together buttermilk and baking soda. Add to sweet potato mixture and stir well. Mix in vanilla extract. Pour filling into pastry shell.
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4
Bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes, until set in center.
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