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makeover sweet potato pecan pie

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For makeover sweet potato pecan pie

  • 1
    sheet refrigerated pie pastry
  • 1 1/2 c
    mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1/3 c
    milk
  • 1/4 c
    packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • FOR THE PECAN LAYER
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/3 c
    packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/3 c
    corn syrup
  • 1 Tbsp
    reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2/3 c
    chopped pecans

How To Make makeover sweet potato pecan pie

  • 1
    On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. In a small bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and spices. Spread evenly into pastry shell
  • 2
    For pecan layer, in another small bowl, whisk egg and brown sugar until blended. Add the corn syrup, butter and vanilla; mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour over sweet potato mixture.
  • 3
    Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving
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