Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:12:08 GMT

Step 1

1. To prepare crust: mix pastry flour, all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl or pulse in a food processor. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or two knives or by pulsing in the food processor until the butter forms Pebble sized pieces. Add water, one tablespoon at a time until the dough is evenly moist but not wet and is just starting to clump together, being careful not to over mix

Step 2

2. Pat the dough in a 5 inch disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 1 day

Step 3

3. To prepare filling and assemble pie: prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave on high until tender all the way to the center, 10 to 15 minutes. Alternatively, please in a baking dish and bake at 425 degrees until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour

Step 4

4. Meanwhile, Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 5

5. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let stand for five to 10 minutes to warm slightly

Step 6

6. When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh into the food processor. Pulse until smooth. add evaporated milk, brown sugar, eggs, butter, Brandy, vanilla, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Puree until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed

Step 7

7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12 inch circle and transfer to a 9 inch deep dish pie pan. Tuck the overhang under and crimp the edge. Pour the filling into the crust

Step 8

8. Bake the pie until puffed and just firm in the center, 50 to 55 minutes.

Step 9

9. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before serving

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