Making a sweet potato pie at home is fun when you try this recipe.
Try it and enjoy the perfect taste.
Recipe from “Kooking with Kelli: Kollection of Family Recipes from Nana’s Chicken-n-Waffles” by Kelli Ferrell available on Amazon.
Prep time: 25 mins | Cook time: 55 mins | Serves: 6 – 8
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds sweet potatoes, washed and dried (2 cups puréed)
2 large eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
½ cup melted butter
pinch kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
PREPARATION
- Beat eggs, add sugar and mix well.
- Add remaining filling ingredients. Mix at a high speed, strain and pour into pie shell.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350°F, bake 50 minutes longer. Serve warm.
Kelli’s Kooking Tip: Garnish with cool whip and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon. Don’t forget the vanilla bean ice cream.
To read more about Kelli Ferrell, enjoy our article, “Kelli Ferrell Savors Family Recipes at Nana’s Chicken-n-Waffles.”
