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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

SUBMITTED BY: bluebayou  PHOTO BY: Illumn8r 

"This is the perfect Thanksgiving pie. Sweet potatoes and pecans make such a wonderful combination. And everyone know it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without pie."
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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Original recipe yield 1 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup hazelnut liqueur
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Prepare dough for one 9 inch pie. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
  3. Blend together the butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, corn syrup and evaporated milk. Pour filling into crust and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until inserted knife comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
  5. Beat together whipping cream, sugar and liqueur until soft peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream and pecan halves.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2003 by FREDDY PARKER 
Really tasty and rich. Makes for a good and easy holiday pie. However, I would recommend using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by smitten_kitten 
So yummy! Definitely a comfort food delicacy in my book. I tried it two ways. Once with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by BRGLEPIDOPTERA 
EXCELLENT!!! THE RECEIPE RESULTS IN SLIGHTLY MORE FILLING THAN NEEDED FOR NINE INCH... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2008 by piemaker1001 
Amazing pie! This was actually the first (of many) pies that I ever made, and I found it very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2006 by Illumn8r 
This recipe was attempted on Thanksgiving Day to take to a freindly pot luck get together 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by anxious4cooking 
I fixed this for my parents and grandparents to see if I could fix Thanksgivings dessert!!!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2008 by Sue 
I love sweet potato pecan pie. I break my pecan halves into four pieces. It makes cutting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.78 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by msol 
I have been making this pie for years, at least five. My dad asked for it on Thanksgiving... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 742

  • Total Fat: 52.2g
  • Cholesterol: 142mg
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 4.2g
  • Protein: 7.1g

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