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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Bonnie Holcomb 

"This recipe is very popular here in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add potatoes, eggs, corn syrup, nutmeg, salt, butter and evaporated milk; beat well. Pour into pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 20, 2007 by Calvin 
WOW! I now have family and friends beating down the door wanting more! I only changed one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 20, 2008 by ROSEMC91 
I have eaten Sweet Potato pie all my life because I have lived all my life in the south.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 17, 2006 by Kimberlee 
I tried this southern sweet potato pie as I was born & raised in Arkansas. I could have had 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 19, 2007 by sandy 
Made one of these pies as deep dish to test the recipe. Wonderful. Took it to the family and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 30, 2008 by Qushanda 
This was an easy, easy sweet potato pie recipe. I have made it about 20 times and I get the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2007 by sweettpotato 
I made this pie for thanksgiving and NO ONE liked it. i usually make the pumpkin like sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 22, 2008 by Ms. Bren 
I tried this one a few weeks ago and OH MY GOD. Now that is southern sweet potato pie. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2008 by asmith212 
I'm searching for the *perfect* sweet potato pie and while this one tasted pretty good, I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2008 by mariealicia 
I may have to review after this has had time to completely cool... but as it stands right now,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 25, 2008 by Grazianina 
Finally a Sweet Potato Pie my husband "really" raves about! It brings out the flavor of the... MORE

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