SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon heavy cream
5 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Pastry for a one-crust 10-inch pie
4 eggs
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon dark rum
2 1/2 cups pecan halve

Steps:

  • Combine the sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup of the sugar, the egg yolk, the cream, 1 tablespoon of the butter, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, the cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a pan with the pastry. (The pan can be a nine-inch cake pan, springform pan or quiche pan 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep that has a removable bottom.) Spread sweet potato mixture evenly in pastry-lined pan.
  • Beat eggs until frothy; then beat in the remaining 1 cup brown sugar. Add corn syrup, remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter, rum and and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in pecans and pour the mixture into the pan.
  • Put in the oven and bake 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, until the top feels firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 331, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 58 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mdu Philips
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I will definitely be making this pie again.


Basantalimbu Raj
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Ali Fayaz
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This pie was a bit too sweet for me, but I still enjoyed it.


Levante Ku
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato pie, but this one was really good! I would definitely make it again.


Ruth Brown
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This pie was easy to make and turned out so delicious! I was really impressed.


Saraswati Raut
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I wasn't sure how this pie would turn out, but it was surprisingly good! I will definitely be making it again.


Shiraj Ahmed
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This pie was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Nomazizi Gampu
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Gujjar Sarkar
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This pie was a bit too sweet for me, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling if you don't like your pies too sweet.


Demarion Taylor
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This pie was easy to make and turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making this pie again.


King Boys Dance Club
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potato pie, but this one was really good! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this pie again.


Lauren Lee
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This pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet potatoes and pecans.


Spreading Smiles
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Desmond Darkwa Danso
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This pie was a bit too sweet for me, but my family loved it. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling if you don't like your pies too sweet.


steve stephanus
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this pie, but it was surprisingly good! The sweet potato flavor was subtle and the pecans added a nice crunch. The crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely make this pie again.


Andrew Norman
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This pie was easy to make and turned out so delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. The pecans added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this pie again soon.


Agunbiade Segun temitope
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I've made this pie several times now and it always turns out perfect. The crust is flaky and buttery and has a really interesting texture. The filling is creamy and sweet with a hint of spice. I love that this pie is not too sweet and the pecans add


Saim Ali Shah
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This sweet potato pecan pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The filling was smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The pecan topping added a nice crunch and nutty flavor. I will definitely be making this pie again!


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