Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt.
5. Mix in the evaporated milk until the mixture is creamy.
6. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potato pie is a classic Southern American dish that dates back to the mid-1800s.
• The pie has become a popular dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations.
• Sweet potato pie is a great way to use up leftover mashed sweet potatoes.