Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2

Line a pie pan with the rolled out pie dough. Prick the dough all over with a fork then press a piece of heavy aluminum foil into the pie shell. Bake for 4 minutes until just starting to brown and remove from oven to cool.

Step 3

Combine the sweet potatoes and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the molasses and eggs. Add the spices and orange zest and stir well. Stir in the melted butter and milk. Pour into the pie shell.

Step 4

Bake for 15 minutes at 450 degrees, then reduce to 300 degrees and continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes until the filling is firm around the edges but the center remains slightly soft.