This is the perfect Thanksgiving pie. Sweet potatoes and pecans make such a wonderful combination. And everyone know it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without pie.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dark corn syrup
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup hazelnut liqueur
- ¼ cup pecan halves
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Prepare dough for one 9 inch pie. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Step 3
Blend together the butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, corn syrup and evaporated milk. Pour filling into crust and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Step 4
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until inserted knife comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
Step 5
Beat together whipping cream, sugar and liqueur until soft peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream and pecan halves.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 772 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat53g | 68% |
Saturated Fat21g | 104% |
Cholesterol145mg | 48% |
Sodium383mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate67g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 15% |
Total Sugars38g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 31% |
Calcium180mg | 14% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium430mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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