Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie is a traditional southern treat.

With a flavor similar to pumpkin pie, but with a buttery sweetness all its own, this traditional Sweet Potato Pie recipe will be a big hit. You can serve it topped with whipped cream and  a cup of strong, dark Cafe du Monde coffee for a real southern treat.

1 pound raw sweet potatoes

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Wash and peel sweet potatoes. Boil in water until tender, about 30 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, mash sweet potatoes with butter. Using a mixer or byhand, stir in sugar, molasses, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinammon, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55–60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

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