Sweet potato pie facts for kids
Sweet potato pie is a yummy type of pie that many people enjoy. It is very popular in the southern United States. It tastes a bit like pumpkin pie, but it's made with sweet potatoes. People often eat it during Thanksgiving celebrations. It can be served as a side dish with a meal or as a sweet dessert.
This pie is usually made as a large, open-faced tart. This means it does not have a top crust. The creamy filling is made from mashed sweet potatoes, milk, sugar, and eggs. Different flavorings are added to make it taste delicious. Sometimes, people even add marshmallows on top for an extra sweet treat!
History of Sweet Potato Pie
Creamy vegetable pies have been around for a long time. Recipes for these kinds of pies can be found as far back as Medieval Europe. Sweet potato pie became popular in the southern United States during the early colonial days.
Many sweet potato recipes, including this pie, were likely created by enslaved people from their traditional African cooking styles. These recipes became a very important part of Soul food, which is a type of cooking from African American communities.
The first recipes for sweet potato pie appeared in printed cookbooks in the 18th century. At first, it was sometimes listed with savory (not sweet) vegetable dishes. But by the 19th century, sweet potato pie was definitely known as a dessert. It has been a beloved part of Southern cooking ever since.
See also
In Spanish: Pastel de batata para niños
