Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

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This Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday table. Made with sweet potatoes, chopped pecans, marshmallows, and other easy ingredients, you’re going to love the flavor of this simple casserole.

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What Is Sweet Potato Pie?

Sweet potato pie is a traditional Southern dessert made with mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, eggs, spices, and milk or cream. The mixture is then poured into a pre-made pie crust and baked until golden brown.

Sweet potato pies are typically served at Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations in the United States but can be enjoyed any time of the year. If you want to learn how to make sweet potato style Southern style then read on!

Is This Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie An Instant Pot Recipe?

This Sweet potato pie recipe steamed the sweet potato in the electric pressure cooker. You then add the ingredients to the mashed sweet potatoes and place the sweet potato pie filling in a dish to bake.

Why We Love Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Topped With Marshmallows

I love the texture and taste of sweet potato pies. Not only is this dish simple and easy to make, but every bite is sweet and delicious. It’s a must at our holiday table, and I think you’re going to love it, too.

• It’s a fool proof recipe. Seriously – this dish is so easy to make and can’t be messed up. It always tastes good!
• The leftovers are awesome. Do you know how some foods taste good the next day, even as leftovers? This is one of those dishes!
• This recipe feeds a crowd. You can make for yourself and eat for several days or rest easy knowing that you’ll feed all the mouths at your house. Perfect for Thanksgiving!

How Many Sweet Potatoes In A Pie?

For this Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe, you’ll need 3 large sweet potatoes. These will be enough to fill a 9-inch deep dish pie plate. This is around 2 1/2 lbs of sweet potato.

Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients

To make this southern sweet potato pie, you just need a few easy ingredients. You may already have most of them at home in your cabinet!

• 2 1/2 lbs Sweet potatoes – This will be about 2-3 large potatoes.
• 3/4 Cup Brown sugar packed – You can use light brown sugar as well.
• 2 Tablespoons Salted butter – Unsalted butter will work but you may need to add a bit more salt.
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract – I love using pure vanilla extract.
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice – This adds the perfect flavor! Try our homemade Pumpkin pie spice 
• Salt – Just a pinch!
• 1/2 Cup Pecans or walnuts chopped (optional)
• 2 Cups Mini marshmallows – You can cut up regular marshmallows as well.

How To Make Sweet Potato Pie

Making your very own recipe for sweet potato pie isn’t hard to do at all. The following steps will give you all the information you need

Part One: Steam Sweet Potatoes

Here are the instructions to steam your sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot. You can steam them on a stove top instead if you don’t have a pressure cooker.

STEP 1: Add Sweet Potatoes To Instant Pot

Peel your sweet potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes. Add your sweet potatoes to the steamer insert of your Instant Pot on top of your trivet.

STEP 2: Add Water To Instant Pot

Add one cup of water to the liner of your Instant Pot underneath the sweet potatoes.

STEP 3: Preheat The Oven

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

STEP 4: Pressure Cook Sweet Potatoes

Close your Instant Pot lid and the sealing valve by pushing it away from you. Set the instant pot to pressure cook for. 3 minutes.

STEP 5: Quick Release Instant Pot

Once your instant pot has come to pressure and stopped cooking, do a quick release by opening the sealing valve.

STEP 6: Remove Sweet Potatoes

Remove your sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl ready to mash.

Part Two: How To Make Sweet Potato Pie Filling

Simple step to make the old fashioned Sweet Potato Pie filling

STEP 1: Mash Sweet Potatoes

In a bowl mash your steamed sweet potatoes.

STEP 2: Add Flavorings

Add to your bowl your brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Add nuts if desired. Mix well.

STEP 3: Place In Baking Dish

Transfer your sweet potato filling to an oven safe dish.

STEP 10: Add Marshmallows To Sweet Potato Pie

Top your sweet potato pie with marshmallows.

STEP 11: Bake In The Oven

Bake for 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are toasted to your liking!

What Temperature To Cook Sweet Potato Pie?

Your sweet potato pie should be cooked at 350 degrees. This will make sure your marshmallows are toasted, and the filling is baked through.

How To Know When Sweet Potato Pie Is Done?

Your sweet potato pie is done when the marshmallows are toasted and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

What To Serve With Sweet Potato Pie?

Sweet potato pie pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It’s also delicious on its own!

How Long Does Sweet Potato Pie Last?

Store any leftover sweet potato pie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Does Sweet Potato Pie Need To Be Refrigerated?

Since this recipe doesn’t have any egg or milk in it, it’s not required to be stored in the fridge. However, it will help it have a longer shelf life if you store it in a cool place.

Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Pie Filling?

Yes. You can freeze the sweet potato pie filling in an airtight container or freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.

How To Freeze A Sweet Potato Pie

To freeze your sweet potato pie, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag.

It will keep for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.

Can You Use Graham Cracker Crust For Sweet Potato Pie?

Yes, this recipe does not have a crust however if you wish to make a crust for your old fashioned sweet potato pie you can use a graham cracker crust, a frozen pie crust or a store bought one.

Simply press it into the bottom of your dish, and add the filling as indicated in the recipe.

Bake for the same amount of time to get that golden brown crust.

Can You Make Sweet Potato Pie Ahead Of Time?

Yes you can make sweet potato pie ahead of time.

Make the filling as instructed in the recipe, and then place in an oven safe dish and leave it covered overnight in the fridge. When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees, uncover your sweet potato pie and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Can I Add Sweetened Condensed Milk To The Sweet Potato Mixture?

Yes, if you’d like to add a bit of extra sweetness and creaminess to your sweet potato pie you can add 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk.

This will give it a creamy texture and make the filling even more delicious!

Can I Use Canned Sweet Potato Instead Of Cooking Them?

Yes, canned sweet potatoes can be used as a substitute for cooked sweet potatoes in this recipe. Simply drain and rinse the canned potatoes before mashing them.

Canned potatoes will take less time to make this pie, so reduce baking time accordingly.

Can I Use Baked Sweet Potatoes For This Recipe?

If using fresh sweet potatoes it’s best to steam them for this old fashioned sweet potato pie recipe.

However if you really want to you can bake your sweet potatoes and then scoop out the flesh to make the mash.

Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potato Pie?

No, sweet potato pie is not safe for dogs since it contains sugar and spices that can be harmful to them. If your dog gets ahold of any sweet potato pie, contact your vet immediately.

Love Sweet Potatoes?

If you love sweet potatoes, then you’re gonna be a huge fan of this delicious pie. it’s one of my favorite sweet potato recipes and is a huge favorite every holiday season! Enjoy it this year for Thanksgiving dinner or as a tasty treat during the fall months!

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