Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipe With Brown Sugar

Sweet Potato Pie Recipe With Brown Sugar

If you're looking for a dessert that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than sweet potato pie with brown sugar. This classic Southern dish is a crowd-pleaser that's easy to make and always delicious. Here's our favorite recipe for sweet potato pie with brown sugar.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Sweet Potato Pie Instructions

For the crust:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together in a ball.
  3. Flatten the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
  6. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

For the filling:

  1. Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
  5. Pour filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  7. Let cool before serving.

Variations

Sweet Potato Pie Variations

If you want to switch up the classic sweet potato pie recipe, here are a few variations to try:

  • Add a streusel topping: Mix together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Cut in 1/4 cup unsalted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the pie before baking.
  • Make it spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the filling for a little kick.
  • Try a different crust: Use a graham cracker crust or a chocolate cookie crust for a twist on the classic recipe.
  • Make mini pies: Use a muffin tin and smaller amounts of the ingredients to make individual sweet potato pies.

Conclusion

Sweet potato pie with brown sugar is a classic dessert that's perfect for any occasion. With this recipe, you'll have a delicious and easy-to-make pie that your friends and family will love. Try out some of the variations to make it your own, and enjoy!

Related video of Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipe With Brown Sugar