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Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie

Angela Milnes
Savor the classic flavors of an Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie! This creamy, spiced filling made from sweet potatoes is baked in a buttery crust, creating a deliciously comforting dessert. Perfect for the holidays or any special occasion, it’s a timeless treat that everyone will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 421 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ lbs Sweet potatoes This will be about 2-3 large potatoes.
  • ¾ Cup Brown sugar packed You can use light brown sugar as well.
  • 2 tablespoon 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 ½ teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice This adds the perfect flavor! Try our homemade Pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt Just a pinch!
  • ½ Cup Pecans or walnuts chopped optional
  • 2 Cups Mini marshmallows You can cut up regular marshmallows as well.

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add one cup of water to the liner of your Instant Pot underneath the sweet potatoes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • 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.
  • Once your instant pot has come to pressure and stopped cooking, do a quick release by opening the sealing valve.
  • Remove your sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl ready to mash.
  • Simple step to make the old fashioned Sweet Potato Pie filling
  • In a bowl mash your steamed sweet potatoes.
  • Add to your bowl your brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Add nuts if desired. Mix well.
  • Transfer your sweet potato filling to an oven safe dish.
  • Top your sweet potato pie with marshmallows.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the marshmallows are toasted to your liking!

Notes

Fridge: 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.
Freeze: To freeze your sweet potato pie, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Thaw: It will keep for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw overnight in the fridge before eating.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 6gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 26933IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
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