danid320's Notes:
Expand1/2 cup butter (2 sticks) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups flour Ask a question about this ingredient
3 cups pureed cooked sweet potato Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup evaporated milk, divided Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons orange zest Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/4 cup sugar, divided Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon corn syrup (light) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup chopped pecans Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup heavy whipping cream Ask a question about this ingredient
3 tablespoons cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
First make the pie crusts; Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. melt the butter in the microwave.
Ask a question about this stepAdd flour, nuts, and sugar. Mix with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are well-combined.
Ask a question about this stepPress into pie pan. Bake for 9 minutes, leave oven on and set crust aside.
Ask a question about this stepCombine sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, with an electric mixer for about a minute.
Ask a question about this stepThen add 1 cup evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix well.
Ask a question about this stepPour sweet potato mixture evenly over the pie crust and bake for 30 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepMeanwhile, make the pecan caramel sauce. Pour 3/4 cup of sugar in a small saucepan.
Ask a question about this stepCombine 1 cup water and corn syrup and evenly pour over the sugar.
Ask a question about this stepCook on medium-high heat without stirring for 15 minutes, until the sauce turns golden brown and sugar crystals dissolve.
Ask a question about this stepRemove from heat and whisk in evaporated milk. Then, slowly stir in butter, and pecans with a small wooden spoon.
Ask a question about this stepWhen the pie comes out of the oven, let cool for approximately 15 minutes. Then, drizzle pecan caramel sauce over the pie evenly.
Ask a question about this stepThen, whip whipping cream and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until it forms soft peaks. Fold in cinnamon until it is evenly distributed (about 10 strokes).
Ask a question about this stepServe pie slightly warm with cinnamon whipped cream on top!
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Oh, even my 7 year old loved it, and she is quite picky!!!