Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2008

I had to make 4 sweet potato pies and had never made them before. Following this recipe was so easy and they came out just beautiful! I reduced the sugar to 2 cups. I followed the recipe on everything else. Everyone loved them. I'll use this one again and again. THANKS for a great recipe!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Eula

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

Way too sweet! This took away from the spices. Next time I will cut sugar in half. Also too many eggs, it came out airy and fluffy. Overall this was like eating spice cotton candy (not quite but almost)I also added 1/2 tsp cinnamon as suggested but next time it will omit the cinnamon, use half sugar and 2 eggs. This recipe has potential but you must tweek it. UPDATE: After making it the first time as the recipe stated, I still believe it was too sweet, however my husband loved it this way. When I wrote this rating I ate a piece right after it came out of the oven. But the next day after it had time to settle, it wasn't as fluffy and airy. I made it a second time with less sugar about 2 cups and 3 eggs, 1/4th cinnamon and evaporated milk and it was PERFECT. When it has time to settle its wonderful!! So I take back what I said and give it 5 stars with some tweeking.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
10 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

tahsmom07

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

used evaporated milk instead of condensed. Used pumpkin pie spice instead of nutmeg (didn't have nutmeg on hand). Had to bake for an additional 15 minutes, because pie wasn't fully baked. Only complaint is that pie turned out way too sweet.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Lauren

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: San Francisco, California, USA

Living In: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2008

I found this recipe easy to follow, especially for a total NOVICE like myself, and I was enjoying my own pies. It's hard to create a favorite so far away from home, but I did it all by myself!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

AFGIRL0932

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: May 26, 2008

This was my first time making this pie yesterday, and my Hubby LOVED it!! He was really impressed by the melt in your mouth make you wanna slap your momma kind of taste, I also invited my friend over to try it and she insisted on taking one home!! I will make this for Holiday meals in the future! thank you so much :)

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Teeka

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: May 16, 2008

This pie is divine. I have been known to eat 4 slices in a row. I halved the sugar quantity, and used half white and half dark brown sugar, and it was still more than sweet enough. That was the only alteration I made, and it came out perfect!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Helen

Reviewed: May 3, 2008

This was my first time baking a pie and it was GREAT! I am not big on pies but I could not resist this one. My son loves sweet potatoe pie and said that this pie was "fire".

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Sonya

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2008

Just like my grandmother's!! As a true Southern woman I tend to stay away from the cinnamon to keep it from tasting like a pumpkin pie.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Safiyyah

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Lubbock, Texas, USA

Living In: Canton, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2007

This recipe is just like my grandmother's recipe with a few exceptions. The only difference is we reduce the temp to 300 degrees and bake an extra 20 minutes so the crust can be pretty and brown. Also we put two eggs instead of four. Another idea, use real butter and real vanilla extract. The pies will be out of this world. If you want a pretty crust but want to cook the pie in less time, use a pie shield or put foil around the crust. Great recipe though!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful