A creamy, old-fashioned Southern pie with a silky texture, warm spices, and a perfectly flaky crust — this timeless dessert brings comfort in every bite.
⭐ Ingredients
For the Pie Filling:
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1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
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1 cup buttermilk
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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Pinch of salt
For the Crust:
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1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
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Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks.
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Boil until completely tender (about 15–20 minutes).
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Drain and mash until smooth.
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Cool slightly before mixing into the filling.
2️⃣ Make the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine:
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Melted butter
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Sugar
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Eggs
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Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt
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Vanilla
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Mashed sweet potatoes
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Buttermilk
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Flour
Whisk until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
3️⃣ Assemble the Pie
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked pie crust.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
4️⃣ Bake the Pie
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly.
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The top should be lightly golden and slightly caramelized, just like in your photo.
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Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely before slicing — this helps it firm up.
