Description
A delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, combining creamy sweet potatoes with crunchy pecans for a flavorful dessert that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake sweet potatoes until tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mix the sweet potato flesh with melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For best results, roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling them for enhanced flavor. Let the pie cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pecan pie, sweet potato pie, dessert, Thanksgiving, holiday recipes