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The Sweet and Savory World of Sweet Potato PieThe Sweet and Savory World of Sweet Potato Pie

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Ingredients
 

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and diced
  • 1/4 cup ice water

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare the Pie Crust:

  • Combine Flour and Salt: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
  • Cut in Butter: Add the chilled, diced butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add Ice Water: Gradually add ice water, stirring until the dough just begins to clump together.
  • Form Dough and Chill: Gently knead the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Roll Out and Fit into Pie Pan: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Transfer the dough to the pie plate and trim any excess from the edges.

Make the Filling:

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Mix Sweet Potatoes and Sugars: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the granulated and brown sugars.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter, eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.

Bake:

  • Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes, or until the pie is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack.

Serving:

  • Serve the sweet potato pie at room temperature or chilled. It can be topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.