🍠 Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie (Classic Southern Style)
Sweet potato pie is a traditional dessert known for its smooth, spiced filling and buttery crust. Despite the “grandma’s secret recipe” wording, it’s actually a straightforward classic.
🧾 Ingredients
Filling:
- 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 to 1 cup sugar (to taste)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened or melted)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Crust:
- 1 unbaked pie crust
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Cook sweet potatoes (boil or bake), then mash until smooth.
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes with butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and spices. Mix until creamy.
- Pour filling into pie crust.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until set in the center.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
⭐ Tips for best flavor
- Baking sweet potatoes gives deeper flavor than boiling
- Don’t overbake—center should be slightly firm but not dry
- Add a pinch of salt to balance sweetness
- Serve with whipped cream for extra richness
🧠 Bottom line
“Grandma’s recipe” is really just a traditional Southern sweet potato pie—simple ingredients, warm spices, and a creamy texture. No secret tricks, just good technique.
If you want, I can also show you a healthier version, sugar-free version, or ultra-creamy bakery style version.
