Sweet potatoes and yams have been a necessary part of our pantries for centuries when it comes to the holidays and winter cooking. Sweet potato pie is no exception. This recipe which I love combines the best of two worlds, a coconut custard pie and simple sweet potato pie….two pies in one and it is really tasty.

For this recipe I use canned sweet potatoes or yams, they work really well and cut down your preparation time considerably.

Use your favorite pie crust recipe or you can use rolled dough found in the refrigerated section of your grocers or also frozen pie crust, they will all work well. Pre-made does cut down your prep time and for the flavor and ease, its well worth it.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

To make filling, mash together:

1 large can of yams or sweet potatoes,
¼ cup of white cane sugar
¼ cup of brown sugar
¼ cup of maple syrup (If using pure maple syrup, cut down to 1/8 cup, the maple flavor)
3/4 cup of heavy cream or unsweetened condensed milk
¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup shredded and flaked coconut
3 large eggs
1 heaping tablespoon flour

Take a fork and pierce through bottom of pie shell four or five times.

Whisk all ingredients together and pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 for about 55-60 minutes. If you notice edges starting to brown before pie is cooked, place tin foil around the edges to keep from burning. When your pie is done it will be puffed up some, this is the custard part of the pie, and it will fall as the pie cools.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if you’re making your own whipped cream, add a little sugar, vanilla and some toasted coconut…..yummy!

If you baked your pie in a glass pie plate you can re-heat with just a little time in the microwave or after you have all your side dishes served, just place in the oven on the lowest setting and it will be warm when your meal is over.

I hope you make this pie on simple winter days when it’s cold out as well. Fill your home with the wonderful aromas from the oven and indulge as you curl up to watch a good movie. By yourself or with your family, relax and enjoy your time.

I pray you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, family, friendships and great food.

Blessings,
Sue