Description

This Buttermilk Sweet Potato Pie is a classic Southern dessert featuring a smooth, creamy filling made from baked sweet potatoes, buttermilk, and warm spices. The filling is poured into a flaky, unbaked pie crust and baked to perfection, resulting in a custard-like texture with gentle hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, complemented by a touch of orange zest. Perfect for holiday dinners or any time you crave a comforting, sweet treat.

Ingredients

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Filling

1 cup sweet potato, baked and pureed
Zest of one orange
1 1/2 cups organic sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons finely ground cornmeal
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Crust

1 unbaked pie shell (shortening based pie crust suggested)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the pie.
Prepare Pie Plate: Place your unbaked 9-inch pie dough into a pie plate, trimming any excess and crimping the edges if desired.
Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine the pureed sweet potato, orange zest, organic sugar, eggs, buttermilk, finely ground cornmeal, vanilla extract, melted butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Whisk all ingredients together until the filling is smooth and evenly mixed.
Fill Pie Shell: Pour the prepared filling into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 80-90 minutes. The pie is done when the filling is mostly set with only a tiny wobble in the center. Avoid overbaking to prevent cracking during cooling.
Chill: After baking, allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled and ready to serve.

Notes

Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven, so start checking for doneness around 80 minutes.
If you bake the pie too long, the custard filling may crack as it cools.
Using finely ground cornmeal helps to thicken the filling and add texture without a grainy feel.
Make sure the sweet potatoes are well-pureed to achieve a smooth custard.
For best flavor, chill the pie before serving to allow the custard to fully set.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 85 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American