sweet potato pie for a crowd

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Diane Schmidt
Comstock Park, MI

This recipe is great for a large family dinner or a potluck because it makes 5 pies at once. And even better, it tastes fantastic! This recipe comes from Tom Visser, a very good cook and an even better friend.

(2 ratings)
yield 40 serving(s)
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For sweet potato pie for a crowd

  • 7-8 lb
    sweet potatoes, about 9-10 potatoes
  • 2 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 8 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 3 1/2-4 c
    sugar
  • 5
    unbaked pastry pie shells

How To Make sweet potato pie for a crowd

  • 1
    Scrub sweet potatoes; leave skins on. Place in a large pot; cover with water. Boil until tender, about 1 hour. Drain and cool until potatoes can be handled easily. Remove skins. Place cooked potatoes in large pot, mash well. Add melted butter, continue to stir and mash until mixture is smooth.
  • 2
    Stir in nutmeg, lemon extract, vanilla extract and baking powder. Add beaten eggs and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • 3
    Pour filling into prepared pastry pie shells. Bake at 350* for 45 minutes to an hour, or until filling is set and crust is lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool.
  • 4
    Makes 5 pies, 8 slices each. Nutrition info per slice: 361 calories, 4 grams protein, 20 grams fat, 43 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams of fiber, 72 milligrams of cholesterol, and 257 milligrams of sodium.

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