Janie’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
Prep Time
45m
Bake Time
45m
Yields
One 9-inch pieAbout this Recipe
Janie’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie is simple and delicious, just like your grandmother used to make. This recipe is a variation of our Sweet Potato Pie recipe featured on the Crystal Sugar Dark Brown Sugar packaging. In this version we used evaporated milk which results in a lower fat recipe. Both versions are equally delicious so try them both and pick your favorite!
Janie’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
Prep Time
45mBake Time
45mYields
One 9-inch pieAbout this Recipe
Janie’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie is simple and delicious, just like your grandmother used to make. This recipe is a variation of our Sweet Potato Pie recipe featured on the Crystal Sugar Dark Brown Sugar packaging. In this version we used evaporated milk which results in a lower fat recipe. Both versions are equally delicious so try them both and pick your favorite!
This is a Heritage Recipe
Heritage recipes are culinary treasures passed down through generations, capturing the warmth of family. These time-honored dishes from our bakers are a delicious way to connect with our roots and uphold traditions.
“Nothing beats Grandma Janie’s sweet potato pie!”
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Ingredients
- 4 cups evenly cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 regular sized sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup packed Crystal Sugar Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell
- Crème Chantilly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in non-salted water until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Transfer to blender or food processor. Add evaporated milk, brown sugar, and butter. Blend until very smooth. Measure exactly 2 cups of puree and transfer to bowl.
- Whisk in eggs, spices, and salt.
- Place pie shell on a cookie sheet and pour filling into pie shell. Place in oven for 15 minutes and then reduce heat to 350°F. Bake until pie no longer trembles in center and is set, about an additional 30 minutes.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with creme chantilly if desired.
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Janie’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
Prep Time
45mBake Time
45mYields
One 9-inch pieAbout this Recipe
Janie’s Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie is simple and delicious, just like your grandmother used to make. This recipe is a variation of our Sweet Potato Pie recipe featured on the Crystal Sugar Dark Brown Sugar packaging. In this version we used evaporated milk which results in a lower fat recipe. Both versions are equally delicious so try them both and pick your favorite!
Ingredients
- 4 cups evenly cubed sweet potatoes (about 2 regular sized sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup packed Crystal Sugar Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell
- Crème Chantilly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Boil cubed sweet potatoes in non-salted water until fork tender, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Transfer to blender or food processor. Add evaporated milk, brown sugar, and butter. Blend until very smooth. Measure exactly 2 cups of puree and transfer to bowl.
- Whisk in eggs, spices, and salt.
- Place pie shell on a cookie sheet and pour filling into pie shell. Place in oven for 15 minutes and then reduce heat to 350°F. Bake until pie no longer trembles in center and is set, about an additional 30 minutes.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with creme chantilly if desired.