Maw Maw's Sweet Potato Pie

Name: Maw Maw's Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups boiled peeled and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium-size); 3 large eggs, slightly beaten; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 9" unbaked pie shell

Submitted by Sharlene~W

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups boiled peeled and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium-size)
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
¹⁄₂ cup dark corn syrup
¹⁄₂ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground ginger
¹⁄₂ cup chopped pecans
1 9" unbaked pie shell

directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, evaporated milk, corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, salt and spices.
Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and frothy.
Stir in the pecans.
Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell and bake for 15 minutes at 400°F.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking until cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Let pie cool before serving.
Delicious with or without whipped cream.

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This was the first time I ever made a sweet potato pie and i must say it was quite easy. I peeled and steamed the sweet potato rather than boiling. The nuts were a nice addition. Although I followed the recipe exactly, I ended up with enough filling for one deep dish crust and one regular crust. Oh well, more pie is never a bad thing. Thanks for the recipe...

Mark H.

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Sharlene~W

Campbell, California

I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7. I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.

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