An old fashioned sweet potato pie made quickly using canned sweet potatoes. Made with a gluten-free pie crust and sweetened with maple syrup, this is a holiday favorite!
Not much beats a good old-fashioned sweet potato pie at the holidays. While pumpkin pie tends to get all the glory this time of the year, don’t overlook the sweet potato. This delicious veggie is sweeter than a potato but very similar in flavor to pumpkin.
For more gluten-free pie recipes, check out our Gluten-Free Pecan Pie, Impossible Pumpkin Pie and Peanut Butter Pie (No Bake).
Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
Around the holidays, feature this sweet potato pie recipe in place of pumpkin pie. They taste remarkably similar. It’ll be interesting to see if your family and friends even notice the difference!
We know firsthand how busy the holidays can be, which is why we created this simple yet decadent holiday dessert.
A store bought or homemade pie crush can be used, canned or fresh sweet potatoes can be incorporated, and the maple syrup can even be swapped with honey or agave if needed. The versatility is just one of the reasons this pie comes highly recommended!
To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card below. Enjoy!
Equipment
- pie pan
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- handheld mixer
- spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 28 ounce sweet potatoes, drained
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla ✅
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 gluten-free pie crust
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Blend the pie mixture
To the mixer bowl add the sweet potatoes, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Pour into the pie crust.
Bake
Bake 45 minutes or until the pie is set.
Sweet Potato Nutrition Facts
So, which is healthier – sweet potatoes or pumpkin? Let’s compare the two vegetables:
| Sweet Potato (1 cup) | Pumpkin (1 cup) | |||||
| Calories: 11 | Calories: 30 | |||||
| Fat: 0.1 g | Fat: 0.1 g | |||||
| Carbohydrates: 27 g | Carbohydrates: 8 g | |||||
| Fiber: 4 g | Fiber: 0.6 g | |||||
| Sugars: 6 g | Sugars: 3.2 g | |||||
| Protein: 2.1 g | Protein: 1.2 g |
Sweet potatoes come in with more calories, but along with that, they have double the protein and fiber content. They also have more calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, and have a week’s worth of vitamin A in just one serving!
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure can! Simply swap the canned sweet potatoes with 3 1/2 cups of boiled sweet potatoes.
The boiling time will depend on the size of the sweet potatoes. To cook quicker, cut the sweet potatoes into small cubes then boil for 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain then mash.
Store sweet potato pie in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. We recommend wrapping individual pie slices in plastic wrap prior to freezing to prevent freezer burn.
This recipe would be delicious served with a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream or alongside Cheesy Potatoes. For a delicious adult cocktail pairing try Holiday Irish Cream, Brandy Slush (Wisconsin Version) or Crockpot Mulled Cider.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- Sweet potatoes have more naturally occurring sugar than pumpkins. This means they don’t need as much added sugar in a recipe as would a pumpkin.
- When using a hand mixer, always hold one side of the bowl with the hand that is not holding the mixer to keep it in place.
- If your pie cracks in the center, add a dollop of whipped cream or cool whip once cooled. No one will ever know!
More Sweet Potato Recipes
- Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato
- Gluten Free Sweet Potato Fries
- Sweet Potato Muffins
- Baked Sweet Potato Slices
- Gluten Free Sweet Potato Flatbread
- Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
- Sweet Potato Crunch
- Sweet Potato Egg Cups
More Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Spice Popcorn
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Roll
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
- Crockpot Pumpkin Soup
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
- 28 ounce sweet potatoes, drained
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla ✅
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 gluten-free pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Blend the pie mixture. To the mixer bowl add the sweet potatoes, eggs, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Pour into the pie crust.28 ounce sweet potatoes, drained, 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Bake. Bake 45 minutes or until the pie is set.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Store sweet potato pie in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. We recommend wrapping individual pie slices in plastic wrap prior to freezing to prevent freezer burn.Serving Suggestions
This recipe would be delicious served with a dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream or alongside Cheesy Potatoes. For a delicious cocktail pairing try Holiday Irish Cream, Brandy Slush (Wisconsin Version) or Crockpot Mulled Cider. CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.Nutrition
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Scott says
The addition of the whiskey is brilliant. I’ve made a few sweet potato pies and the whiskey must be the “secret” ingredient I was missing. Love it- thanks for sharing.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Scott! It is my favorite twist of the dish, and I may, or may not, have a drink on the side while making this dish 😉
nutrisavvysblog says
I love how you’ve included the sweet potato vs pumpkin comparison in this post. It’s true some things are more caloric, but provide great nutritional value nonetheless. I’m all for both. Maybe serve half-n-half. But for this dish, I’m all in for the sweet potato. BTW: We make a Bourbon Sweet potatoes dish every year and it’s a hit – that spirited addition really bumps it up a notch.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Nutrisavy:) I have made this pie with half sweet potato and half pumpkin when I was feeling lazyish and used the canned varieties. I only had one can of sweet potatoes so I used pumpkin as well. There was really no taste difference – but you are correct that it lightens the dish even more. I will have to look for your recipe- it sounds delish 🙂