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Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie

114 Ratings
114 Ratings
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Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie on a plate
Makes: 16 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Full of sweet potato flavor, this delicious pie will be a hit at your next holiday meal. 

Ingredients

Crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups flour (all purpose)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk, non-fat
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling:
  • 1/4 cup sugar (white)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3 eggs (large, beaten)
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk, non-fat (canned)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, skin removed and mashed

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.

Crust:

  1. Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add milk and oil to the flour mixture.
  3. Stir with fork until well mixed and then form pastry into a smooth ball with your hands.
  4. Roll the ball between two 12 inch squares of waxed paper using short, brisk strokes until pastry reaches edge of paper.
  5. Peel off top paper and invert crust into pie plate.

Filling:

  1. Combine sugars, salt, spices, and eggs.
  2. Add milk and vanilla. Stir.
  3. Add sweet potatoes and mix well.
  4. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  6. Cool and cut into 16 slices.
Source:

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style
US Department of Health and Human Services
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 slice, 1/16 of recipe (99g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 138
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 107 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 41 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 235 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 138
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 35 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 41 mg
Potassium 235 mg
Sodium 107 mg
Copper 138 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 66 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 302 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 7 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 37 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 37 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces

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Filling is delicious -- crust is tough as a boot! Use the filling over a ginger snap in cupcake papers for a better result.
12/27/07
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