Best 10 Sweet Potato Pecan Pie With Homemade Graham Cracker Crust Recipes

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"Sweet potato pecan pie with homemade graham cracker crust" is a delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors, featuring a creamy sweet potato filling encased in a crispy graham cracker crust. This classic dessert is a favorite during holiday gatherings and special occasions, and it's easier to make than you might think. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips for creating a delicious sweet potato pecan pie with a homemade graham cracker crust.

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SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE



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Caramelized pecan topping makes this special!

Provided by Lorrie Sterling

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ⅔ cups light cream
3 tablespoons butter, softened
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake sweet potatoes until fork-tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool until easily handled.
  • Peel and mash sweet potatoes. Make sure all lumps are removed, straining if necessary.
  • Lightly beat eggs. Blend together eggs and sweet potatoes. Stir in sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend in cream. Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge of pie comes out clean. Cool completely on a rack.
  • Make the caramelized pecan topping. Combine butter or margarine, brown sugar, and pecans. Gently drop by spoonfuls over cooled pie to cover top. Broil 5 inches below heat until mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Watch carefully, if cooked too long, top will turn syrupy. Cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 353.8 mg, Sugar 40.3 g

SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE WITH HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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The graham cracker crust for this heavenly pie is a nice change from a pastry crust. The coconut and pecan crumb topping makes it seem so special.-Heather Hunsaker, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup apple butter
3/4 cup evaporated milk
3 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
TOPPING:
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Combine the first four ingredients; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Pour into crust. Bake for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine the pecans, coconut, brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over pie; bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and topping is golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Fat 40g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SWEET POTATO PIE



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie, 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sweet potatoes, about 10 ounces each
1 3/4 cups fine graham cracker crumbs (about 15 whole crackers, finely ground)
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wrap the sweet potatoes tightly in 2 layers of aluminum foil and roast them in the oven until very soft, about 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • In a bowl, stir the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar until well combined. Add the butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Press firmly and evenly on the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate to create a crust, being sure there are no cracks. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Unwrap the potatoes and peel them. Put the flesh into a bowl and mash well with a fork. Add the eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, cream, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and whip until very smooth with a whisk. Pour the filling into the partially baked crust. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon brown sugar over top and bake in the center of the oven until set, about 40 minutes.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before cutting. Serve at room temperature.

SWEET POTATO PIE WITH PECAN TOPPING



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Sweet potatoes are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and enriched with cream, brown sugar, and maple syrup for the flavorful filling of this pie. A candied pecan topping takes it over the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 to 3 sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 large eggs
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 prebaked Pie Crust for Sweet Potato Pie, or 1 frozen store-bought (9-inch) crust
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup pecans, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • To make the sweet potato puree, cover sweet potatoes with water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 15 minutes. Drain; puree in a food processor until completely smooth. Let cool completely before using (refrigerate or freeze for quicker cooling).
  • To make filling, preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and maple syrup until smooth. Add sweet-potato puree, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 3/4 cup cream; whisk until completely smooth. Place cooled crust on a rimmed baking sheet; pour filling into crust. (If using a store-bought crust, defrost 10 minutes; prick bottom all over with a fork.)
  • Bake pie on lowest rack of oven until filling is set, about 50 minutes. If crust browns too quickly, tent edges with foil. Transfer pie to a rack to cool, 1 hour; transfer to refrigerator to cool completely.
  • To make the pecan topping, melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add remaining 1/2 cup light-brown sugar and pecans. Cook, stirring, until sugar is incorporated and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining tablespoon cream; let cool 1 to 2 minutes. Pour mixture over cooled pie. With a butter knife or spatula, spread mixture over pie. Cool until topping has hardened, about 30 minutes. (Do not refrigerate again; keep pie in a cool place up to 6 hours.)

SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE



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This updated classic from Glenda Conrad in Shelbyville, Indiana combines two Southern favorites in one simply delicious pie! And canned sweet potatoes make it so easy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained
3 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Transfer pastry to plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Refrigerate. , In a small bowl, mash the sweet potatoes. Beat in 1 egg, 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Set aside., In another small bowl, combine remaining eggs and brown sugar. Add the corn syrup, butter and vanilla and mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour sweet potato mixture into pastry shell; top with pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

PAUL PRUDHOMME'S SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE



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This recipe came to The Times in 1983 from Paul Prudhomme, the chef who helped put the cooking of Louisiana on the American culinary map. Like its traditional pecan pie cousin, this is very sweet, so serve it with a little Chantilly cream on top.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 3h

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 28

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 beaten egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup flour
1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 beaten egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange liqueur
1 tablespoon Cognac

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add beaten egg and milk; beat about 2 minutes. Stir in flour to moisten ingredients. Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and shape into a disk. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Roll out dough into 14-inch circle on lightly floured wax paper, or on a lightly floured work surface. Transfer to a deep 9-inch pie plate; remove wax paper if using. Press pastry into plate and flute edges.
  • Heat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Make the sweet potato filling: In a large bowl, combine potato, butter, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, beaten egg, heavy cream and sugar. Beat at medium speed until mixture is smooth. Spread on bottom of pie crust.
  • Make the pecan filling: Sprinkle sweet potato filling with pecans. In another bowl, combine sugar, eggs, melted butter, corn syrup, salt, cinnamon and vanilla and beat well. Pour over pecans.
  • Transfer pie to oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Cool.
  • Make the chantilly cream: Whip heavy cream with sugar, orange liqueur and Cognac. Top each slice of pie with a dollop of cream.

SWEET POTATO-PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Sweet Potato-Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nancy Van Ess

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pie crust, unbaked (9 inch)
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups fresh sweet potatoes, mashed cooked
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash cinnamon, ground
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped stiff

Steps:

  • Prepare pie shell,set aside.
  • Make sweet potato filling: In medium bowl, with electric mixer, beat 1 egg until frothy.
  • Add mashed cooked sweet potatoes, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg; beat at medium speed until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Make pecan topping: In medium bowl, with mixer, beat eggs until frothy.
  • Add sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Beat at low speed just until mixture is well blended, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • To assemble: Turn sweet potato filling into unbaked pie shell, spreading evenly.
  • Pour pecan topping over top.
  • Bake 60 to 70 minutes until set, and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove pie to rack to cool.
  • Just before serving decorate with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 178.9, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17.3, Protein 3.8

SWEET POTATO PIE WITH PECANS



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This is the perfect Thanksgiving pie. Sweet potatoes and pecans make such a wonderful combination. And everyone know it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without pie.

Provided by bluebayou

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dark corn syrup
1 cup evaporated milk
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
¼ cup hazelnut liqueur
¼ cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Prepare dough for one 9 inch pie. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Blend together the butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, corn syrup and evaporated milk. Pour filling into crust and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until inserted knife comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
  • Beat together whipping cream, sugar and liqueur until soft peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream and pecan halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 53.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 383.3 mg, Sugar 37.7 g

SWEET POTATO PIE WITH PECAN CRUST



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This is a relatively new recipe at my house. I got it from an old friend who knows how much my oldest child and my dad love sweet potato pies. He told me to try this crust out and see how they like it. Well, it is a new oft requested dessert at my house and my daddy has become an expert at it. JUST FYI, you can use pumpkin instead of sweet potatoes for a pumpkin pie and it is really good too.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Pie

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, very finely ground
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
15 tablespoons water
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweet potatoes (canned or freshly cooked)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • For crust:.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, pecans and salt.
  • With a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add oil slowly, continuing to mix with pastry blender or fork.
  • Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, using only the amount you need until dough follows blender or fork around bowl.
  • Do not overwork dough.
  • Form into a ball, cover and let set in refrigerator while preparing filling.
  • For the filling:.
  • Mix all ingredients except eggs and half & Half and stir well.
  • Mix eggs and half & half into this mixture, then slowly fold into sweet potato mixture.
  • Assembling the pie:.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll crust to fit pie pan.
  • Place in pan and flute edges.
  • Pour filling into prepared pie shell and bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes. Cover the edges with foil or a pie rim if they start to get too brown before the pie is set in the middle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 295, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 29.4, Protein 6.5

SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and mashed
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1 egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon heavy cream
5 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Pastry for a one-crust 10-inch pie
4 eggs
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon dark rum
2 1/2 cups pecan halve

Steps:

  • Combine the sweet potatoes with 1/4 cup of the sugar, the egg yolk, the cream, 1 tablespoon of the butter, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, the cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a pan with the pastry. (The pan can be a nine-inch cake pan, springform pan or quiche pan 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep that has a removable bottom.) Spread sweet potato mixture evenly in pastry-lined pan.
  • Beat eggs until frothy; then beat in the remaining 1 cup brown sugar. Add corn syrup, remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter, rum and and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in pecans and pour the mixture into the pan.
  • Put in the oven and bake 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, until the top feels firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 331, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 58 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh sweet potatoes. Avoid using canned or frozen sweet potatoes, as they will not yield the same flavor or texture.
  • When peeling and cubing the sweet potatoes, try to cut them into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Do not overcook the sweet potatoes. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar in the filling.
  • If you don't have pecan halves, you can use chopped walnuts or almonds instead.
  • Be sure to press the graham cracker crumbs firmly into the pie plate to create a solid crust.
  • When baking the pie, place it on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This Sweet Potato Pecan Pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy sweet potato filling is perfectly complemented by the crunchy pecan topping and the flaky graham cracker crust. With its rich flavor and beautiful presentation, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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