Mama's Sweet Potato Pie
Author: Curtis Aikens
Recipe type: Dessert, Side
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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.