Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them into chunks, and boil until soft (20–25 minutes).
3. Mash until completely smooth.
4. In a bowl, mix sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Blend until smooth and creamy.
6. Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust.
7. Bake for 55–60 minutes or until the center is set.
8. Allow to cool fully before slicing.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy

Variations & Substitutions

• Use brown sugar instead of white for deeper flavor.
• Replace evaporated milk with heavy cream for extra richness.
• Add a pinch of ginger or allspice for more warmth.

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