Ingredients and Weight:
- Sweet potatoes (peeled and diced): 3 pounds
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- Dark brown sugar: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 1/4 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
- Milk: 1 cup
- Eggs (room temperature): 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Pie crust (homemade or store-bought): 1 (9-inch)
- Butter (for greasing): 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook sweet potatoes: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and reserve.
- Mash sweet potatoes: Mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add to the sweet potato mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour into pie crust: Grease the pie crust and pour in the sweet potato filling.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 240 per slice
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 10g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy, sweet, and flavorful
- Aromatic blend of spices
- Golden brown crust
- Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas desserts
User Comments:
- "This recipe is a winner! The pie was perfectly sweet and the crust was flaky and delicious."
- "I loved the hint of ginger in the filling. It added a nice touch of warmth."
- "This pie was so easy to make, yet it looked and tasted like a masterpiece."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overcook the sweet potatoes, as they will become dry and tough.
- If you don't have a pie crust, you can substitute a graham cracker crust.
- Serve the pie warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat.
