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.