Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie

Name: Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs, peeled and cooked sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup, melted butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 2 eggs; 1, 9-inch pie crust; 1/2 cup, chopped pecans

A rich, spiced pie with creamy sweet potato filling and a crunchy pecan topping, finished with a warm maple glaze.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 50 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

2 lbs, peeled and cooked sweet potatoes
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup, melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 eggs
1, 9-inch pie crust
1/2 cup, chopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, mash 2 lbs sweet potatoes until smooth, then stir in 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg until well combined.
Step 2: Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl, then stir into the sweet potato mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Pour the sweet potato mixture into a 9-inch pie crust, then sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans evenly over the top.
Step 4: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.