Buttermilk Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:

2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)

1/4 tsp salt

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

Prepare the sweet potatoes:
Peel and boil or bake sweet potatoes until soft. Mash until smooth and let cool slightly.

Preheat oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Make the filling:
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), and salt until smooth and well combined.

Assemble the pie:
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top.

Bake:
Bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The filling should be set but still slightly jiggly in the middle.

Cool:
Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to let it set fully.

Serving tip:
Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!