Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why is my sweet potato pie not firm? ›

There could be a few reasons why your sweet potato pie isn't firm: you may have overcooked it, the filling may not be thick enough, or you may have used too much liquid. If your recipe doesn't call for eggs, try adding two eggs to the filling mixture to see if that helps thicken it up.

The cold water bath helps rinse the starch off the sweet potatoes so they're a bit more crispy. That said, if you do not have the time, you can still get crispy baked sweet potato fries by using high heat and a little drizzle of olive oil.

Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F. Bake until a knife inserted in the center of the filling comes out clean, about 1½ hours. Cool completely on a wire cake rack. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with whipped cream.

Similar to a galette in shape, humble pie has a sturdy freeform crust folded up around a mound of sweetened summer fruit. You can use any fruit you like. Buttery, flaky pie crust is the perfect foil for most summer produce, so experiment with what you find at the market.

Is this the same toxic substance as in regular potatoes? Answer: No, according to Bob Sherman, University of California Farm Adviser for Merced County. The green color is oxidation and should not affect either the quality or flavor of the sweet potatoes.

How do you make a sweet potato pie less stringy? I addressed this issue with sweet potato pie by using the blender to make the filling. Blending the sweet potato puree with the heavy cream until smooth ensures that the filling is not stringy at all!

The reason they are hard in the middle is cook them longer or on a higher temperature. Please do not soak sweet potato. You must pierce the sweet potato on all the sides with a fork before baking it. This will ensure it comes out soft from inside.

From a culinary perspective, the biggest difference between sweet potatoes and yams becomes more apparent when they are cooked. Yams are starchy and dry, but sweet potatoes are fluffier and the right consistency for this rich autumn tart.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and let the potatoes cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until you can easily pierce several pieces (always test more than one) with a knife. Potatoes cut into small pieces will take less time to cook.

If you were to take a bite of both sweet potato and pumpkin pies, you'll notice that there are more similarities than differences. They're both made with eggs, vanilla, and milk (either whole or condensed), and they're both seasoned with warm spices including cinnamon and nutmeg.

Why do you put oil on sweet potatoes before baking? ›

If I'm planning to, I rub the sweet potatoes in a small amount of olive oil before baking to crisp them up and add extra flavor. After baking, let the potatoes cool slightly, split the tops open, and dot with butter that will melt from the residual heat. Season with a little salt and pepper, and you're ready to go.

The best potatoes for French fries are soaked in a sugar solution before frying. The sugar solution has something to do with the carbohydrates and prevents the potatoes from soaking up a lot of grease, so they get crunchy.

There is not much difference between boiling sweet potatoes with the skins on versus peeling them, but you will get a boost of fiber and potassium if you keep the skin on. The skin also adds a subtle texture to each bite. If you're looking for a smoother mash, peel the potatoes first before boiling.

Norma's sweet potato pie has a thin layer of brown sugar on the bottom crust. Not only does this “black bottom” give flavor, it helps keep the filling from making the crust soggy. Her recipe makes a good amount of the delicious filling—this isn't one of those skimpy sweet potato pies.

The difference is that sweet potato casserole can either have a toasted marshmallow top or a crunchy brown sugar/nut top and is made with brown sugar in the casserole. Sweet potato pie is made with white sugar, has nothing on top, but can be served with whipped topping.

What began with a viral video quickly led to people paying upwards of $60 for the $3.48 Walmart-exclusive pies.