Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
A sweet potato pie is a southern tradition, but it’s also a staple for anyone who doesn’t want to indulge in the heavier pumpkin pies this time of year. The recipe is simple and easy to make, which makes it perfect for novice cooks or those looking for an alternative dessert idea. This grandma old fashioned sweet potato pie recipe will have you cooking your way to Thanksgiving success.
Ingredients
- 3 Large sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- ½ orange peel and cut into thin strips
- 1 pastry for a pie crust
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp Juice
- 1 tbsp Salted butter melted
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp The ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Ground ginger
- 1 pinch Ground cloves
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup White sugar
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add sweet potatoes and orange peel. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Remove from heat and let cool. Remove the orange peel.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put pie crust on a 9-inch pie plate. Use a potato masher or fork to mash cooled sweet potatoes. Add the eggs and blend until well combined.
- Pour pineapple juice, butter, and vanilla extract into a bowl and mix well. Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the heavy cream and combine well.
- Fill the pie crust with the sweet potato mixture. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Put a cloth on a table or window sill to cool off.