Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

Sweet potatoes

2 cups, peeled and cooked

Granulated sugar

3/4 cup

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, melted

Evaporated milk

1/2 cup

Eggs

2 large

Vanilla extract

1 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Pie crust

1 (9-inch) pie crust, homemade or store-bought

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks. Cook them in boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Carefully place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it firmly against the bottom and sides. If using a store-bought crust, follow the package instructions for pre-baking if necessary.
5. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
6. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
7. Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
8. Serve chilled or at room temperature. For an extra touch, consider adding a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of toasted pecans on top.