Sweet Potato Pie

A classic sweet potato pie recipe featuring a filling made with boiled sweet potato, condensed milk, and spices, baked in an unbaked crust.

Equipment

• pot
• bowl
• electric mixer
• 9 inch pie crust
• oven

Ingredients

• 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ cup condensed milk
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

1. Place the whole sweet potato in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 to 50 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the sweet potato from the pot and run it under cold water.
3. Peel off and discard the skin. Break the sweet potato flesh apart and place it in a bowl.
4. Add the softened butter to the sweet potato flesh. Mix with an electric mixer until well combined.
5. Add the sugar, condensed milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth.
6. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.