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Sweet Potato Pies
CARNATION® MILKS
Sweet Potato Pies
Level
Easy
Prep
20 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Servings
16 servings total (8 servings per pie)
- These delicious Sweet Potato Pies have nutmeg and cinnamon flavors. These are a great addition to your pie collection. Everyone will be asking for more!
KEY INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- ●2 unbaked 9-inch (2-cup volume) pie shells
- ●2 large or 3 medium (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total) sweet potatoes
- ●1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
- ●1 cup granulated sugar
- ●2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- ●2 large eggs, beaten
- ●2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- ●1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ●1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ●1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ●1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ●1/8 teaspoon salt
- ●Whipped cream
MAKE IT
Step 1
Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Drain, cool slightly and peel.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 425° F.
Step 3
Mash warm sweet potatoes and butter in large bowl. Stir in granulated sugar, evaporated milk, eggs and brown sugar. Stir in lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Pour into pie shells.
Step 4
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° F; bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Top with whipped cream. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
