Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, evaporated milk, salt, eggs, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Interesting Facts
- Sweet potato pie is a popular dessert in the Southern United States.
- Sweet potato pie is often served during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other special occasions.
- Some variations of sweet potato pie include adding raisins, coconut, or other ingredients.