Classic Sweet Potato Pie
A golden slice of heritage — smooth, spiced, and soul-nourishing.
Ingredients (for one 9-inch pie):
– 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup evaporated milk
– 1/4 cup melted butter
– 1 tsp cinnamon + 1/2 tsp nutmeg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
– 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Blend all ingredients until silky.
3. Pour into crust, smooth the top.
4. Bake for 45–50 min until set.
5. Cool, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Soulful Benefits:
– Sweet Potato*: Earth’s golden root — rich in beta-carotene, grounding energy, and ancestral wisdom.
– Spices*: Cinnamon & nutmeg awaken warmth, memory, and emotional depth.
– Vanilla*: A fragrant whisper of comfort and serenity.
– Milk & Eggs*: Nourishment and softness — lunar ingredients that cradle the spirit.
– Crust*: A circle of protection — holding the story together.
> This pie isn’t just dessert — it’s a sacred offering, a taste of home, a celebration of soul.
