Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie

By exdircomp

This is like a sweet potato custard, and you will want to take care not to overbake the filling. Check it frequently as it nears the end of its baking time and remember that it will set up a bit as it cools.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 large or 3 medium sized sweet potatoes
• 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 3/4 cup cream
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg (preferably freshly grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• A few grinds black pepper
• 1 (9-inch) basic pie crust, baked blind, recipe follows

Preparation

Step 1

Turn oven down to 375 degrees F.

Combine the puree with all the remaining ingredients for the filling. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Pour the filling into the partially baked pie shell. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, until the filling is just barely set. When the rim of the pie plate is nudged, the very center of the filling should barely move.

Cool the pie to room temperature. It can be made several hours in advance.


Serve this pie with some lightly whipped cream or, for a slightly twisted take on a tried-and-true Thanksgiving combo, garnish with some marshmallow fluff.