Can y'all believe 2011 is almost over? The Holidays are almost here! I mean, Thanksgiving is just a little over a week away. That just blows my mind. I had a great soup recipe planned for today. I even had the post written, in fact. And then I realized the best food Holiday of the year is approaching and soup just wouldn't do it justice. We gotta talk about the good stuff, not soup. So this Monday & next I'm gonna introduce y'all to my 2 favorite, ultimate must-have sinful dishes of Thanksgiving, starting with my Mom's sweet potato pie.
I could eat this pie for breakfast, everyday. It's good cold or warm right out of the oven. It doesn't need a lot of fancy garnishes or homemade whip cream, although it doesn't hurt. It's simply front & center, stand alone Thanksgiving goodness. Trust me on this, I wouldn't steer you wrong.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- chopped pecans
Crust: We now use Ina Garten's crust recipe because it's perfection
- 12 TB very cold unsalted butter
- 3 cups AP flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 TB sugar
- 1/3 cup very cold Crisco
- 6-8 TB ice water (about a 1/2 cup)
Directions
- Peel & cube sweet potatoes. Place in large stockpot & cover with water. Boil until cooked thoroughly. Drain well & mash.
- While the potatoes are cooling, make your pie crust.
- Blend all pie ingredients together, beating well until creamy & smooth.
- Bake in 400 degree oven until done, about 30 minutes.
- Top with some chopped pecans
Note: You can use an unbaked pastry for a 9-inch pie if you don't want to make homemade pie crust. Also, you can easily double this recipe for 2 pies if you like.
Clearly I'm biased, but I happen to think my Mom's pie is truly the best. It's just not Thanksgiving without it! I have so many great memories wrapped into this dish. But this isn't even my most favorite turkey day delight. You'll have to come back next Monday for that one. It'll be worth the wait, I promise you that! But I want to hear about your family favorites that you must have every Thanksgiving too! Tell me about them in the comments, and slip me the recipe ;)
Have a great week y'all and Mangia Mangia!!
19 comments:
YUMMMM! I'll be making this soon!! Thanks for the share Ally! XX
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Good food, family and very little rushing and pressure. A great combination!
And the pie...oh wow!
Emily: That's awesome! I hope you love it. You'll have to let me know what you & John think of the pie :)
Beth: Me too! I totally agree. Thanksgiving is the perfect Holiday. A great day to be grateful for all of our blessings, spend time with family and none of the craziness. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
You Ladies have a wonderful week!
I don't think I have ever had Sweet Potato Pie before. Don't worry, I'm definitely making it now! This looks delicious :)
My husband LOVES sweet potato pie so I can make this for him. Thanks girl for sharing this recipe and the pie looks scrumptious! Have a wonderful week chick a dee!
I have never made a sweet potato pie and I am wondering why the heck not. This looks like a new Thanksgiving must.
YUM!! I've never had sweet potato pie, but this look delish! Definitely going to give it a try!
Thanks for the great recipe!
xo
Mmmmm sweet potato pie is one of my faves!
Kelly: it's a southern delicasy for sure, which means it's gooooood. You'll love it!
Kelli: Great minds eat alike ;) I hope the Farmer loves this recipe. It's so creamy & smooth - definitely a favorite. Let me know what he thinks of it!
Allison: Thank you so much. It's an easy dessert (or side dish actually). I hope you family enjoys it as much as mine has!
Christina: I think you'll love it. It's rich and creamy and oh so good. Thanks doll!
Kristin: Me too girl! Thanksgiving can't get here soon enough :)
This looks so yummy! I hear you on the fact that Thanksgiving is coming way too fast...before you know it, we'll put decorating for Christmas.
(and for me, that means finding a little Charlie Brown tree that will fit into my small city apartment!)
I had never had sweet potato pie until I met Mr. Banker. It was his grandma's specialty...but sadly she never used a recipe and no one could ever get her to write an approximation down. I'll have to try to make this one sometime and ask him how close it is! Thanks!
This sounds heavenly! I have to try it this weekend and if it turns out half as great as you're describing, I'm going to make it for Thanksgiving dinner. That'll throw everyone I know for a loop, haha. Can't wait to see what tops even this next week!
When I was really young, my grandmother made this sticky rice thingy. I have no idea what it's called, and whenever I try to describe it to my mother, she looks at me like I'm an idiot. I'm afraid that recipe is lost forever, since no one in my family, except my grandma, can cook a halfway decent meal.
Sounds super yummy! Will have to try this recipe :)
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A definite dish to put on my Thanksgiving day wish list—as Maybell would say, "hush yo' mouth"—my hubby would absolutely die for a yummy SPP and this one is worth a spin and a half, Ally.
I tend to stick with simple stuff since my dinner is so big (items like gooey bars, apple crisps, and sometimes a cheesecake), but this is too good to pass up.
I'll let you know how mine turns out as I definitely plan to make this one!
Tell your momma I said "thank you" :)
Megan: Thanks doll! As much as I love Thanksgiving I'm so ready to start decorating for Christmas. I can't wait to see your Charlie Brown Christmas tree :)
Amy: Oh gracious, I'm sorry to hear y'all don't have your Hubby's Grandmother's recipe. I'm honored that your thinking of making mine. If you do you'll have to let me know what the Banker thinks!
Isabel: If you love sweet potatoes you'll love this pie. It's creamy & not too sweet. You'll have to tell your family you're on a mission to become a Southern Belle ;)
Sara: Thanks doll! Hope y'all like it as much as I do :)
Kim: Awww Maybell :( I'd love to think this pie would meet her approval. I bet she was a wonderful cook! You need to blog the recipes for your gooey bars & apple crisps, pretty please! I'll tell my Mom what you said - she'll be tickled pink. Hope your family really loves this one!
I was just talking to my mom the other day about how I couldn't believe the year's almost over. Crazy!
I've made many pies over the years, but I've yet to make a sweet potato one. I need to try your recipe! Hmm, I think I know which pie I'm going to make next...ha. Thanks for sharing!
My dad always made the most juiciest and flavorful turkey by wrapping bacon slices all around it, and he only removed the slices at the very last minute so that the turkey could have a nice, golden-brown color. His smoky bacon flavored turkey's seriously the best.
Hi, Ally! This looks amazing! How sweet of you to share your Mom's recipe! Don't you just love family dishes that only come out once a year? Makes them all the more special. :)
I haven't had a sweet potato pie before! This should be the year I do! :) Sounds so delicious!
Happy week to you!
Cheers!
Christi
this looks divine + you know i love it when your mangia mondays include family recipes. also love that you're partial to Ina's crust recipe - you know i'm a huge fan of hers. this is a fabulous addition to any thanksgiving table!
Flora: Thanks doll! I hope you like it as much as I do. If you make it for Thanksgiving be sure to let me know what you think! And ditto - nothing is better than a bacon-wrapped turkey :)
Christi: You're so welcome! I have to give my Mom all the credit though. She was kind enough to let me share it on the blog. You should definitely try it - I'd love to hear your review of the recipe! Happy week to you too sweet friend!
Amy: So glad you're back from Italy!! Aww, thank you. And yes, Ina Garten is my hero - her pie crust is perfection!
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