How to Make Old-Fashioned Southern Sweet Potato Pie

The Ultimate Old-Fashioned Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe! Craving that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth flavor? In this video, we are making a true Southern classic: an Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie. This recipe features a perfectly spiced, smooth, and creamy sweet potato filling cradled in a flaky crust. It’s a timeless old-school favorite that deserves a permanent spot on your holiday dessert table! If you love Southern comfort food and classic desserts, make sure to like this video, leave a comment with your favorite pie, and subscribe for more delicious recipes! #SweetPotatoPie #SouthernCooking #OldSchoolRecipes #HolidayDesserts #BakingFromScratch #SouthernComfortFood #homemadepie Old-Fashioned Southern Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients • Sweet Potatoes: 2 ½ cups, roasted, peeled, and cut/de-stringed (0:51) • Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), melted (Note: Watch your salt if using salted butter) (1:18) • White Sugar: 1 cup (1:24) • Brown Sugar: ½ cup (1:29) • Eggs: 3 large (4:10) • Evaporated Milk: ½ cup (or heavy cream) (4:18) • Heavy Cream: ¼ cup (4:37) • Flour: 1 tbsp (2:31) • Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp (3:13) • Ground Cinnamon: 1 to 1 ½ tsp (1:42) • Nutmeg: 1 to 1 ½ tsp, freshly grated from whole nutmeg preferred (2:48) • Allspice: ¼ tsp (2:24) • Ground Ginger: ¼ tsp (optional) (1:59) • Salt: ¼ tsp (1:42) • Pie Crust: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade cream cheese butter crust, pre-rolled, or frozen) (5:16) Instructions 1. Prep the Potatoes • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) (0:20). • Wash and prick sweet potatoes with a fork (0:10). • Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes until fully done (0:27). • Remove the skins and cut through the potato meat to remove or minimize any fibrous strings (0:40). 2. Build the Filling Base • Place 2 ½ cups of roasted sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl and blend (1:03). • Mix in the melted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar (1:18). • Add flour, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger (1:42). • Beat the mixture thoroughly for 2 minutes (3:26). (Taste the batter at this point to adjust spices to your liking before adding eggs) (3:38). 3. Finish and Chill the Batter • Blend in the 3 large eggs, evaporated milk, and heavy cream (4:10). • Cover and chill the pie filling in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes (5:09). 4. Assemble and Crimp • Roll out your pie dough and press it into a 9-inch pie dish (6:19). • Trim and crimp the edges, then prick the bottom of the crust with a fork (6:43). • Pour the chilled sweet potato filling into the crust (7:36). Tap the pan gently on the counter to level it (9:05). 5. Bake to Perfection • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) (7:41). • Bake at 400°F for the first 15 minutes to set the crust and prevent a soggy bottom (7:41). • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes (7:46). • Test the center with a toothpick or knife; it is done when it comes out clean (9:30). 6. Cool and Serve • Cool at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours (9:50). • Chill in the refrigerator for another 2 to 3 hours (or overnight for the cleanest slices) (9:56). • Serve cold or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream (10:01). Pie glaze (shine) 1 tablespoon apricot jam 1/2 teaspoon water Mix, warm in microwave, brush over pie after pie completely cool. 🛑 AMAZON AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click on one of the product links above and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue making videos like this. Thank you for your amazing support! 🍳 KITCHEN GEAR I USED IN THIS VIDEO • 9-Inch Pie Plate: https://www.amazon.com/shop/michellecottrell/list/6UKL0QIYAFTF?ref_=aipsflist&tag=kitchengodd0d-20&originMarketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER •Mixing Bowls Set: https://www.amazon.com/shop/michellecottrell/list/6UKL0QIYAFTF?ref_=aipsflist&tag=kitchengodd0d-20&originMarketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER • Measuring Cups & Spoons: https://www.amazon.com/shop/michellecottrell/list/6UKL0QIYAFTF?ref_=aipsflist&tag=kitchengodd0d-20&originMarketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER • Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/4BJc6DK