Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another kitchen adventure. Today’s mission? To find out if we can actually whip up a sweet potato pie using those canned yams we all see in the grocery store. I mean, fresh sweet potatoes are great and all, but sometimes you just want to take a shortcut, right? So, let’s dive in and see what happened.
First things first, I grabbed a big 28 oz can of yams. I drained all that extra liquid because I wasn’t making soup. The goal here was a nice, creamy pie filling, not a watery mess. I dumped those yams into a big bowl and got to work.
I smashed the yams with a fork. They’re already cooked, so it was pretty easy. I like it smooth, not a chunky filling for a pie. Next, I added some stuff to make it taste good: a couple of eggs, a bit of milk, and a whole lot of spices. Think cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of ginger – all the good stuff that makes you feel warm and cozy inside.
I mixed everything up until it was smooth and then poured it into a pie crust. You can make your own crust if you’re feeling fancy, but a store-bought one works just fine. I popped the whole thing into the oven, which I had already preheated to 350°F. Baking time? Around 50 to 60 minutes, but keep an eye on it. You want the filling set and the crust golden brown.
While the pie was baking, I remembered something crucial: canned yams are technically sweet potatoes. Who knew? I learned that these are rarely real yams in American stores. So don’t worry about mixing them up. Anyway, back to the pie.
After about an hour, I pulled it out of the oven, and it smelled amazing! I let it cool down for a bit because nobody wants a burnt tongue. Then came the moment of truth – the taste test. I took a bite, and let me tell you, it was delicious! Creamy, sweet, and full of those warm spices, it was everything a sweet potato pie should be.
- Canned Yams: A 28 oz can, drained.
- Eggs: For binding.
- Milk: Adds creaminess.
- Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger.
- Pie Crust: Store-bought or homemade.
Conclusion
So, can you make a sweet potato pie with canned yams? Absolutely! It’s easy, it’s tasty, and it’s a great way to enjoy this classic dessert without all the extra work. Plus, canned yams are cooked already, so it’s a real time-saver. This experiment was a success, and I’ll definitely be making this again. If you try it, let me know how it turns out. Happy baking, folks!
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