Mama's Sweet Potato Pie
Author:
Curtis Aikens
Recipe type:
Dessert, Side
Prep time:
20 mins
Cook time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour 20 mins
Serves:
4-6
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1½ to 2 cups water
1 stick (4 ounces) butter
¾ to 1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
Place the potatoes in a saucepan covered with the water.
Bring to a boil and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and soft.
Drain and discard the water.
While the potatoes are still hot, mash them with the butter and sugar.
Let this mixture cool slightly, then add the beaten eggs along with the buttermilk and vanilla and combine well.
Pour into the pie crust and bake for about 1 hour.
Recipe by
at http://www.curtisaikens.net/mams-sweet-potato-pie/
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