Black Folks' Sweet Potato Pie

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425℉/218℃. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with baking spray.

Step 2

Wash and dry sweet potatoes using a paper towel. Pierce them with a fork several times, place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until very tender.

Step 3

Grease a 9-inch pie pan using a baking spray, add pie crust, and set it aside.

Step 4

Once the sweet potatoes are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool. After they're cool to the touch, peel and discard the skin.

Step 5

Place potato in a mixing bowl and mash using a handheld mixer. Next, add the softened butter and continue mixing till thoroughly combined, about a minute. Next, add eggs and mix to combine.

Step 6

Add white sugar, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Continue mixing until everything is fully incorporated. Finally, add evaporated milk and vanilla, and mix until fully combined.

Step 7

Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake at 350℉/177℃ for about 50-60 minutes or until the top is nicely browned or a skewer inserted in the middle of the pie comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove it from the oven, and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top.

Step 10

Serve warm, and enjoy!