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Sweet Potato Pie

This classic Southern dessert is silky, rich, and infused with warm spices that taste like home. Sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness and creaminess, while cinnamon and nutmeg wrap it all in cozy holiday flavor. Nestled in a flaky pie crust, it’s a slice of pure comfort—perfect for Thanksgiving tables, Sunday suppers, or anytime you crave a nostalgic bite.

Ingredients

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1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 large)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup milk

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, beat sweet potatoes and butter until smooth.

Add sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix until fully combined.

Pour filling into pie crust, smoothing the top.

Bake 55–60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool completely before slicing to allow flavors to set.

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