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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie
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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Sweet Potato Pie, a classic dessert that captures the essence of autumn. This delightful pie features a creamy filling made from perfectly mashed sweet potatoes, enriched with dark brown sugar and aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. The buttery crust provides a flaky base that complements the filling beautifully. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion, this Sweet Potato Pie is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream or spiced pecans for an added touch of indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1/4 cup ice water (more as needed)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (cold)
  • 1 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for topping)
  • whipped cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop sweet potatoes; boil until tender (about 20 minutes), then mash until smooth.
  2. For the crust, mix flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water and lemon juice to form dough; chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with butter, dark brown sugar, eggs, spices, salt, evaporated milk, and vanilla; blend until smooth.
  5. Roll out chilled dough into a circle and fit into a pie dish.
  6. Pour sweet potato filling into the crust and bake for about 90 minutes or until set and edges are golden brown.
  7. Let cool before slicing; serve with whipped cream if desired.

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