Ahhh yes 😄 Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie—classic Southern comfort in a slice. Creamy, warmly spiced, and perfectly sweet without being overpowering. Here’s a reliable, nostalgic recipe:
🥧 Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, baked or boiled)
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup milk (or evaporated milk for extra creaminess)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Crust
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
How to Make It
1. Prep Pie Shell
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp edges if desired.
2. Make Filling
- Mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Beat in butter, sugars, milk, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Assemble Pie
- Pour filling into prepared crust. Smooth top with a spatula.
4. Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- If crust edges brown too fast, cover edges with foil.
5. Cool
- Cool completely to room temperature, then chill for a few hours for best texture.
Grandma’s Tips for That Authentic Flavor
- Bake sweet potatoes in the oven instead of boiling—they’re sweeter and drier.
- A little maple syrup or molasses (1–2 tbsp) adds old-school depth.
- Top with whipped cream or toasted pecans.
- Some like a splash of orange juice or zest in the filling for brightness.
This pie is comfort, nostalgia, and a hug in dessert form.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using canned sweet potatoes that still tastes like Grandma made it from scratch. That’s a lifesaver for busy holidays.
Do you want me to do that?
