Sweet-Potato Pecan Pie
Iain Bagwell
We adapted this recipe from Devil’s Teeth Baking Company to create a border that shows off the bright filling. To completely cover the pie, just double the topping.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Make pastry as directed in a regular 9-in. pie pan. Let cool.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375° and make filling: Bake sweet potatoes in a shallow pan until very tender when pierced, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Let cool. Scoop flesh into a food processor and purée until smooth. Measure 2 cups; save extra for soup or another use.
Step 3
3
Reduce oven to 350°. With a mixer, beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Beat in remaining filling ingredients until blended. Pour into crust and spread level. Wrap pie rim with 4 strips of foil.
Step 4
4
Bake pie 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together topping ingredients except pecans until smooth. Stir in pecans.
Step 5
5
Remove foil from pie. Evenly drop small spoonfuls of pecan mixture in a border around edge of pie. Continue to bake until center jiggles only slightly when shaken gently, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a rack at least 2 hours.
Step 6
6
Make ahead: Through step 2 or the whole pie, up to 1 day.
Ingredients
FILLING
2 1/4 pounds orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, such as Garnet (sometimes called "yams")
3 large eggs
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
PECAN TOPPING
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions
Step 1
1
Make pastry as directed in a regular 9-in. pie pan. Let cool.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375° and make filling: Bake sweet potatoes in a shallow pan until very tender when pierced, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Let cool. Scoop flesh into a food processor and purée until smooth. Measure 2 cups; save extra for soup or another use.
Step 3
3
Reduce oven to 350°. With a mixer, beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Beat in remaining filling ingredients until blended. Pour into crust and spread level. Wrap pie rim with 4 strips of foil.
Step 4
4
Bake pie 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together topping ingredients except pecans until smooth. Stir in pecans.
Step 5
5
Remove foil from pie. Evenly drop small spoonfuls of pecan mixture in a border around edge of pie. Continue to bake until center jiggles only slightly when shaken gently, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a rack at least 2 hours.
Step 6
6
Make ahead: Through step 2 or the whole pie, up to 1 day.
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