SWEET-POTATO-CUSTARD PIE IN ORANGE CRUST
This recipe came to The Times in 1995 in a column about the novelist and farmer Dori Sanders, who cooked it for Thanksgiving on her farm in Flibert, S.C.. It is, some say, quite the best thing to do with a sweet potato. "People tell their life stories through food," Ms. Sanders said. "They talk about how they did it then, how they do it now. The way they talk tells you who they are."
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield One 10-inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the crust, sift the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the butter, shortening and orange rind with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
- In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of orange juice with the sugar and nutmeg. Using a fork, stir the orange-juice mixture into the flour mixture to form a soft dough, adding additional orange juice if necessary. Do not overmix. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 10-inch pie plate. Press the crust firmly into the plate and trim and crimp, or flute, the edges. Set aside.
- For the filling, beat the eggs, sugar and sweet potatoes together in a medium bowl. Add the milk and light cream and stir until combined. Add the melted butter, orange juice, vanilla extract, lemon extract, salt and nutmeg, if using, and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake until a knife inserted into the middle of the custard comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
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Allen Austin
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the orange crust to turn out right. It was a bit too crumbly for my liking.
Whaitiri delamere
[email protected]This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I can see why others would enjoy it.
Jonathan Anguiano
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a novice baker can make this pie with ease.
Umer Awan
[email protected]This pie is a great way to impress your guests. It's sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Troy Huber
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orange, but I still enjoyed this pie. The sweet potato filling is rich and creamy, and the orange crust is surprisingly delicious.
Ertugurl Gazi
[email protected]This pie is a bit more labor-intensive than some, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a truly special dessert.
sitole Alex
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this pie. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.
The Devil's Playground
[email protected]This pie is a perfect balance of sweet and tart. The orange zest adds just the right amount of brightness to the rich custard filling.
Nkosiyethu Ndlovu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato pie, but this recipe changed my mind! The orange crust and custard filling are simply divine.
Aquadragon117
[email protected]This pie is a real showstopper! I brought it to a potluck and it was the first dessert to disappear.
Kelvin Higgs
[email protected]The combination of sweet potato and orange is a match made in heaven! I love how the orange zest enhances the natural sweetness of the sweet potato.
Lookscotttv
[email protected]I tried this recipe last weekend and it turned out perfectly! The orange crust adds a unique and zesty twist to the classic sweet potato pie.
Yvonne OY
[email protected]This sweet potato custard pie in orange crust is a delightful treat! The combination of sweet potato, custard, and orange zest creates a harmonious flavor profile that is both comforting and refreshing.