Sweet-Potato Pecan Pie

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.

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the story “25 Fall Desserts That Make Magic in Your Kitchen.”

1/2 recipe Crisp and Tender Pastry

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

Step 1

Make pastry as directed in a regular 9-in. pie pan. Let cool.

Step 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

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

Bake pie 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together topping ingredients except pecans until smooth. Stir in pecans.

Step 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

Make ahead: Through step 2 or the whole pie, up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 489Calories from Fat 46

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%

Saturated Fat 11g56%
Cholesterol 121mg41%
Sodium 296mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 61g21%

Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Protein 6.4g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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