Sweet Potato Pie With Three Nut Topping Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
🥧 Yield: 1 9-inch pie
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Sweet Potato Pie With Three Nut Topping, a perfect dessert for any occasion. With a velvety sweet potato filling and a crunchy nut topping, this pie is sure to become a favorite among your friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 1 Classic Pie Crust, Idiot Proof Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 red sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/3 cup pecan pieces
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until well combined.
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Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potatoes and place them in a separate bowl. Mash them well with a fork or potato masher.
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Incorporate Butter: Add the unsalted butter to the mashed sweet potatoes and stir with a wooden spoon until well incorporated.
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually blend in the dry ingredients mixture into the sweet potatoes, stirring until the mixture becomes smooth.
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Add Flavorings: Stir in the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon extract until fully incorporated into the sweet potato mixture.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg. Then, stir in the half-and-half until well combined.
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Incorporate Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into the sweet potato mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
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Fill Pie Shell: Pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie shell, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for an additional 40-45 minutes, or until the top is puffy and the bottom crust is golden brown.
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Prepare Three Nut Topping: In a medium saucepan over low heat, stir together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and honey until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute.
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Incorporate Nuts: Remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the chopped hazelnuts, walnuts, and pecan pieces, ensuring they are completely coated in the buttery mixture.
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Top the Pie: Spoon the prepared nut topping over the hot pie, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake Again: Return the pie to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the topping begins to bubble.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before serving.
Indulge in the delicious flavors of this Sweet Potato Pie With Three Nut Topping, and enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and crunchy textures in every bite!
