Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 4 oz unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 9 inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Required Kitchen Tools
When making Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie, the right tools make all the difference in achieving a silky-smooth filling and perfect crust. Here’s what I use in my kitchen:
- Baking Sheet – For roasting the sweet potatoes until they’re perfectly tender.
- Aluminum Foil – To line the baking sheet and make cleanup easy.
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer – To mash and blend the sweet potatoes into a creamy filling.
- Large Mixing Bowls – For combining all ingredients without making a mess.
- Measuring Cups & Spoons – Accuracy is key for the perfect spice balance.
- Pie Pan – A 9-inch pan is ideal for this recipe.
- Cooling Rack – To let the pie rest and set before slicing.
