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Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie

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Calories 344 kcal

Equipment

  • 9 inch pie pan
  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • spoon or spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife (for slicing the sweet potatoes)
  • fork (for mashing the sweet potatoes)
  • potato masher (optional)
  • mixer (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9 inch unbaked pie crust
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 eggs beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the pie crust in a 9 inch pie pan.
    Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, milk, butter, and eggs. Mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the filling is set.
  • Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

This recipe can also be made with yams. If you can't find fresh sweet potatoes, you can use canned. Just make sure to drain them well before using.