Description
A fusion classic that blends the creamy texture of sweet potato pie with the crunchy nuttiness of pecan pie. This dessert combines two beloved favorites into one irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, salt, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the pie crust.
- Sprinkle pecan halves evenly over the top of the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and maple syrup, then drizzle this mixture over the pecans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use canned sweet potatoes for quicker preparation
- Toast pecans beforehand for enhanced flavor
- Chill the pie before serving for cleaner slices
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
