Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour156g
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump1.05g
- Skim Milk80g
- Canola oil30g
- Brown Sugar55g≈ 1/4 cup packed
- Salt3g≈ 1/2 teaspoon
- Nutmeg, ground0.55g
- Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole150g≈ 3 large
- Vanilla extract4.2g≈ tsp
- Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw660g
Estimated Cost
- All-purpose flour (156g)—
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump (1.05g)—
- Skim Milk (80g)—
- Canola oil (30g)—
- Brown Sugar (55g)$0.14
- Salt (3g)$0.00
- Nutmeg, ground (0.55g)—
- Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole (150g)$0.62
- Vanilla extract (4.2g)—
- Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw (660g)—
* Cost estimate based on 3 of 10 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Whisk together the flour and sugar in a bowl.
- 2
2. Pour in the non-fat milk and vegetable oil.
- 3
3. Stir with a fork until combined, then shape the mixture into a smooth ball using your hands.
- 4
4. Place the dough between two 12-inch sheets of waxed paper.
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5. Roll firmly and evenly with short strokes until the dough extends to the edges of the paper.
- 6
6. Remove the top layer of waxed paper.
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7. Flip the dough into your pie plate and peel away the remaining paper.
- 8
8. In a separate bowl, mix together the white sugar, packed brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
- 9
9. Stir in the beaten eggs.
- 10
10. Add the canned evaporated milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
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11. Add the mashed sweet potatoes and fold until evenly incorporated.
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12. Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell.
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13. Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown and the filling is set.
- 14
14. Cool completely before cutting into 16 slices.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 16 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.