Here’s a classic Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie—rich, creamy, warmly spiced, and made the old-fashioned way 🥧🍠
🥧 Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare sweet potatoes
- Peel and boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, or bake at 400°F until soft.
- Mash until smooth (no lumps).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla, spices, and salt.
- Stir in mashed sweet potatoes until creamy and smooth.
- Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
- Bake 50–55 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife comes out clean.
- Cool completely before slicing (it firms up as it cools).
🌟 Grandma’s Tips
- Bake sweet potatoes instead of boiling for deeper flavor
- Use real butter, not margarine
- Taste filling before baking and adjust spices if needed
- Best served room temperature or chilled
🍨 Serving Ideas
- Topped with whipped cream
- A drizzle of caramel
- With a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
If you want, I can also share a soul food version, no-crust option, or mini sweet potato pies just like Grandma used to make 💛
