I'm wondering if graham cracker crust is traditional (or not) for
sweet potato pie. I definitely want to make one this year and see
what it's all about. Maybe I should make a pumpkin pie too so I can
do a side by side taste test.


Sweet Potato Pie
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Prep: 30 minutes | Total: 1 hour 30 minutes

This Southern classic is a great alternative to pumpkin pie. The
custard filling is creamier and less dense, as well as brighter in
color. Top with whipped cream.

Ingredients

Serves 6.

10 graham crackers (or 1 1/3 cups graham-cracker crumbs)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 3/4 cups Sweet-Potato Puree
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice


Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack on lowest shelf.

Make crust: In a food processor, pulse graham crackers, sugar, ginger,
and salt until finely ground. Add butter; pulse until mixture forms
large, moist crumbs. Press crust into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch
pie plate.

Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until
combined. Add sweet-potato purée, half-and-half, lemon juice,
vanilla, salt, and allspice; whisk until completely smooth. Pour
filling into crust; smooth top with a rubber spatula.

Place pie on a baking sheet, and bake until filling is set, 40 to 50
minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack to cool completely, about 2
hours. Pie can be prepared up to a day ahead and refrigerated; serve
chilled or at room temperature.

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Never trust a dog to watch your food.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie:

51 min 30 min prep
8 servings

2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed, cooked
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons molasses (optional)
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups milk, cream or evaporated milk

# Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
# Line a pie pan with rolled out dough, prick all over with fork, then press a piece of heavy-duty foil directly into the pie shell.
# Bake for 6 minutes, remove foil and bake for 4 more minutes, until just beginning to brown.
# Combine the sweet potatoes and sugar in a large bowl, then beat in molasses and eggs.
# Add the spices and orange zest and stir well.
# Stir in melted butter and milk.
# Pour into pie shell.
# Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 degrees F and continue baking for 30-40 minutes, or until filling is firm around edges but center remains slightly soft and quivers when you move the pie.