Mrs. Lacy’s Old-Fashioned Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe 🥧🍠❤️
Y’all, there’s nothing quite like a homemade Southern Sweet Potato Pie, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas!
And today, Faye from Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina, is showing you how to make one of our favorite old-fashioned Southern desserts!
Our sweet potato pie is rich, creamy, buttery, and filled with the wonderful flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
It’s the kind of pie that reminds you of family gatherings, holiday dinners, and the delicious desserts our mothers and grandmothers used to make.
And here’s the best part — this recipe makes TWO deep-dish sweet potato pies!
That’s one for your family and one to share with somebody special! ❤️
🎥 Watch Faye Make Mrs. Lacy’s Sweet Potato Pie!
Want to see how Faye prepares this delicious Southern classic?
She’s showing you how to cook the sweet potatoes, prepare the creamy filling, and bake these wonderful homemade pies!
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🥧 Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes, plus cooking the sweet potatoes
Bake Time: Approximately 45 minutes
Oven Temperature: 350°F
Yield: 2 deep-dish sweet potato pies
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled, and mashed
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup real butter, softened or melted
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup half-and-half or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 deep-dish pie shells, unbaked
That’s it! Simple ingredients for a wonderful homemade Southern dessert!
👩🍳 Easy Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook Your Sweet Potatoes
Peel and cut your sweet potatoes into pieces, or boil them whole and peel them afterward.
Place them in a large pot of water and cook until completely tender.
Drain well and mash until smooth.
Measure out 3 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
Faye’s tip: Make sure your sweet potatoes are nice and tender so your pie filling will be smooth and creamy!
Step 2: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Place your two unbaked deep-dish pie shells on a baking sheet to make them easier to transfer into the oven.
Step 3: Mix the Sweet Potatoes, Sugar, and Butter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and butter.
Mix until everything is well blended and creamy.
Step 4: Add Your Eggs
Add the three eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
This helps create a smooth, evenly blended filling.
Step 5: Add the Spices and Cream
Stir in the vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
Slowly add the half-and-half or milk while mixing.
Continue mixing until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Y’all, that cinnamon and nutmeg smell wonderful!
Step 6: Fill Your Pie Crusts
Divide the sweet potato filling evenly between the two unbaked deep-dish pie shells.
Smooth the tops with a spoon or spatula.
Be careful not to overfill the crusts.
Step 7: Bake Your Sweet Potato Pies
Place the pies into your preheated oven.
Bake at 350°F for approximately 45 minutes, or until the filling is set.
A knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean, and the center should no longer be liquid.
If the crust edges begin browning too quickly, loosely cover them with foil or use a pie shield.
Step 8: Cool and Serve!
Remove the pies from the oven and place them on a wire rack.
Allow them to cool before slicing so the filling can finish setting.
Serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream!
And there you have it — Mrs. Lacy’s Homemade Southern Sweet Potato Pie! 🍠❤️
❤️ Faye’s Tips for Making the Best Sweet Potato Pie
Use real butter! It adds wonderful richness and flavor to the filling.
Cook your sweet potatoes until tender! The softer they are, the smoother your pie filling will be.
Don’t forget the cinnamon and nutmeg! These spices give sweet potato pie that delicious old-fashioned holiday flavor.
Half-and-half makes it extra creamy! Milk works, too, but half-and-half adds a little more richness.
Don’t overbake! You want the filling to be set but still soft and creamy.
Let your pies cool before slicing! This helps them hold their shape.
Make two and share one! This recipe makes two deep-dish pies, so it’s perfect for holiday gatherings or sharing with friends and neighbors.
🥧 What’s the Difference Between Sweet Potato Pie and Pumpkin Pie?
Now here’s a question that always starts a little friendly debate around the holidays!
Sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie may look similar, but they have their own unique flavors.
Sweet potato pie has a naturally sweet, rich flavor and a creamy texture from the mashed sweet potatoes.
Pumpkin pie typically has a milder squash flavor and often uses a different combination of warm spices.
Both are wonderful holiday desserts, but here in the South, a homemade sweet potato pie has a special place on the Thanksgiving table!
🦃 The Perfect Pie for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Mrs. Lacy’s Sweet Potato Pie is wonderful for:
- Thanksgiving dinner
- Christmas celebrations
- Church homecomings
- Family reunions
- Sunday dinners
- Holiday parties
- Homemade gifts for friends and neighbors
And since this recipe makes two pies, it’s especially convenient when you’re preparing desserts for a crowd!
❄️ How to Store Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
Because sweet potato pie contains eggs and dairy, it should be refrigerated after cooling.
Cover the pie and store it in the refrigerator for approximately 3–4 days.
You can enjoy it chilled or gently warm an individual slice before serving.
For longer storage, wrap the cooled pie tightly and freeze it for up to approximately 2–3 months for best quality.
❤️ Why We Love Sharing Old-Fashioned Southern Recipes
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, we believe some of the best recipes are the ones that have been passed down through generations.
They’re the recipes that remind us of family holidays, our mothers and grandmothers, and all those wonderful memories made around the dinner table.
And a homemade sweet potato pie is certainly one of those traditions!
We hope you’ll give Faye’s recipe a try and share it with someone you love.
📚 Bring a Little Mrs. Lacy’s Home With You!
Love cooking with Faye? Then you’ll love Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House Cookbook!
Filled with 500 cherished family recipes, it’s a wonderful way to bring a little Southern hospitality into your own kitchen.
❤️ Shop Mrs. Lacy’s Cookbooks Online
Cookbooks are also available at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House in Sanford, North Carolina.
They make wonderful gifts for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, and anyone who loves Southern cooking!
❤️ More Cooking With Faye!
At Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House, we love sharing family recipes, easy cooking tips, and a little Southern hospitality with all of you!
Be sure to follow our YouTube channel for more recipes, kitchen tips, and fun with Faye.
And if you’re ever in Sanford, North Carolina, we’d love for you to stop by Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House for lunch and something sweet!
Now we want to know! 🥧🍠❤️ Which pie is your favorite during the holidays — sweet potato pie, pumpkin pie, or pecan pie?
And did your mother or grandmother make homemade sweet potato pie when you were growing up?
Tell us in the comments! We love hearing about your family’s holiday traditions!
