It’s time for the next “Bake together – The Baking Surprise”! If you could only smell the pie I made for this little baking event from Andrea (Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte) and myself… this Sweet Potato Pie with Maple Walnuts is awesome! I wished there was internet where you can smell things ;)
Andrea and I are baking on a regular basis every month. Cakes, pies or stuff like that. Every time it’s based on one specific topic we decide on some time before… this month it’s “sweet potato” which you probably noticed already. Wasn’t that hard, right? :P
I haven’t made much with sweet potatoes so far. Sweet potato fries of course and mashed sweet potatoes. They also work well with other vegetables and pumpkin as roasted veggies out of the oven. But to be honest, I never really baked with those fellas. Neither sweet nor savory. It’s a shame – there are so many nice recipes out there to try! Well… I know what to do now. Buy more potatoes and heat up the oven :P
Even though sweet potato sounds like a perfect match for baking something sweet, you probably know it’s not that easy ;) I would not have guessed a sweet potato pie could be soooo delicious! The combination of the roasted almonds and maple syrup is awesome! Not too sweet, a bit salty from the flaky sea salt… hard to describe actually, but I really like that pie. You should definitely make it one day and try yourself!
The maple syrup I used in this recipe is something really special… at least for me ;) I bought that little bottle on my trip to Canada with my “Wild Blueberry Buddies”. On my Instagram accounts, you could already see some pictures of that trip back in August where we picked loads of wild blueberries (I will tell you more about that trip some other time). Anyways – the maple syrup is from a farm called Sugar Moon Farm in Canada – somewhere in the woods between Truro and Tatamagouche. Check out the directions and more on their website. The syrup is different to the ones you can normally buy here in Germany. The one from the Sugar Moon Farm is cooked in small amounts and always “pure” – means there are no syrups mixed together – something that is quite normal for the stuff you can buy here in supermarkets. Really take a look at the website – the show you how the trees are tapped and the syrup is boiled… you will understand what I mean ;)
The one I bought is the one with the most intense flavors of the whole harvesting season. It’s made with the last juices from the trees and got the most “oomph” ;) Did I mention already, you can also flavor the heavy cream with maple syrup? So good!
Well… we should focus again on the pie and on what Andrea did this time. Go and check her blog and let’s find out what she made… sweet or savory?
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the crust:
1 1/4 cups (165g) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup (115g) butter
1/4 cup (60ml) ice water
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
For the filling:
3-4 medium sweet potatoes (about 25-28 oz. )
3 tbsp. butter
3 medium eggs
3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
2 tbsp. maple syrup
2/3 cup (160ml) milk
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
For the topping:
1 cup (100g) walnuts
1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
2 tbsp. maple syrup
flaky sea salt
Für den Teig:
165g Mehl (Type 405)
1/2 TL Salz
1/2 TL Zucker
115g Butter
60ml Eiswasser
1 TL Apfelessig
Für die Füllung:
3-4 mittelgroße Süßkartoffeln (ca.700-800g)
3 EL Butter
3 Eier (M)
150g brauner Zucker
2 EL Ahornsirup
160ml Milch
1/4 TL Muskanuss
1/4 TL Salz
Für das Topping:
100g Walnüsse
50g brauner Zucker
2 EL Ahorsirup
Meesalzflocken
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Start with topping by roasting the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment, spread the walnuts on top and bake for about 6-8 minutes until crisp and fragrant (not burned!). Take out of the oven and let cool down.
2. Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Bake at 390°F (200°C) for about 45-60 minutes (depends on the size) and turn them once in a while. Check at the end of the baking time with the fork if the potatoes are cooked through. They should be soft all the way through. Take out of the oven and let cool down a bit, then peel and collect 2 cups (500g) of the flesh in a bowl. Add the butter and mesh with a fork until you get a smooth paste. Set aside.
3. As soon as the potatoes are in the oven prepare the dough by mixing the water with the apple cider vinegar. Place in the fridge for some time (or add an ice cube) to cool it down. Mix the flour with salt, and sugar in a large bowl, add the cold butter in small pieces and cut with a knife or pastry blender into pea-size pices. Add some of the cold vinegar water mix and knead quickly with your hands until the dough starts coming together – add some more water if needed. The dough should not be sticky. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 45 minutes.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface slightly larger than a 9 inch (23cm) pie dish, then transfer to the pie dish and press to the bottom and sides. Tuck in the overlapping dough and form a nice edge. Place in the fridge for another 10-15 minutes. Then the potatoes are out of the oven, take the pie crust out of the fridge and line with a piece of baking parchment, fill with baking beans and blind bake at the same temperature for 12-15 minutes. Remove the baking beans and bake for another 5-8 minutes until the crust has a nice golden color. Take out and let cool down. Reduce the heat of the oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. In a large bowl mix the eggs with sugar, maple syrup, milk, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Add the mashed potatoes and mix until smooth. Pour into the pre-baked crust and bake for about 40-50 minutes. The edges should have set, but the center is still a bit wobbly, if you move the pie dish.
6. To finish the cake prepare the topping by breaking the walnuts into small pieces and mix with the brown sugar, maple syrup, and some salt. Spread over the baked pie and bake for another 10-12 minutes. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely. Serve with some (maple) whipped cream.
1. Mit dem Topping anfangen und dafür die Walnüssen anrösten. Den Ofen auf 200°C (390°F) vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen und die Walnüsse darauf verteilen und etwa 6-8 Minuten backen/rösten. Sie sollten knusprig sein und duften, aber nicht angebrannt aussehen. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und abkühlen lassen.
2. Die Süßkartoffeln mit einer Gabel mehrmals einstechen und dann ebenfalls auf ein Backblech mit Backpapier legen. Die Kartoffeln im Ofen bei der gleichen Temperatur von 200°C (390°F) für etwa 45-60 Minuten backen (Backzeit hängt von der Größe ab). Die Kartoffeln immer wieder mal wenden und gegen Ende der Garzeit mit einer Gabel testen, ob sie durch und komplett weich sind. Aus dem Ofen nehmen, etwas abkühlen lassen und dann schälen. Vom Fruchtfleisch dann etwa 500g in eine Schüssel geben und mit den 3 EL Butter zerquetschen, bis eine glatte Masse entsteht. Zur Steite stellen.
3. Sobald die Kartoffeln im Ofen sind, sollte man den Teig vorbereiten. Dazu das Wasser mit dem Apfelessig mischen und für ein paar Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen (oder einen Eiswürfel dazugeben). Das Mehl mit dem Salz und Zucker in einer großen Schüssel vermischen, dann die kalte Butter in kleinen Stücken zugeben. Die Butter mit einem Messer oder Teigmischer in etwa erbsengroße Stücke zerteilen und mit dem Mehl vermengen. Etwas von der Wasser-Essig Mischung zugeben und alles schnell zu einem Teig zusammenkneten – sollte der Teig noch zu bröselig sein, etwas mehr Flüssigkeit zugeben. Der Teig sollte nicht klebrig sein. Den Teig zu einer Kugel formen, plattdrücken und in Klarsichtfolie wickeln. Für etwa 45 Minuten in den Kühlschrank legen.
4. Den Teig auf einer bemehlten Fläche etwas größer als eine 23cm (9 inches) Pieform ausrollen. Den Teig dann in die Form legen und den überlappenden Teig umschlagen und zusammendrücken, damit man einen schönen Rand bekommt. Für weitere 10-15 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen. Sobald die Kartoffeln aus dem Ofen sind, die Pieform mit dem Teig mit einem Stück Backpapier auslegen und mit Backbohnen auffüllen. Den Pieboden dann bei unveränderter Temperatur für 12-15 Minuten blindbacken. Die Backbohnen und Papier entfernen und dann noch einmal 5-8 Minuten backen, bis der Pieboden eine schöne Farbe bekommen hat. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und abkühlen lassen. Die Temperatur des Ofens jetzt auf 175°C (350°F) reduzieren.
5. Die Eier mit dem Zucker, Ahornsirup, Milch, Muskatnuss und Salz verrühren. Das Süßkartoffelmus dazugeben und alles glattrühren. Die Masse in die Form mit dem vorgebackenen Boden füllen und dann für 40-50 Minuten backen. Die Ränder sollten fest sein, die Mitte sollte aber noch etwas wackeln, wenn man die Form bewegt.
6. Für das Topping die gerösteten Walnüsse in kleine Stücke zerbrechen und mit dem Zucker und Ahornsirup vermischen. Diese Masse auf dem fertig gebackenen Pie verteilen, mit etwas Meersalzflocken bestreuen und dann noch einmal für 10-12 Minuten backen. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und komplett abkühlen lassen. Mit etwas (Ahornsirup) Schlagsahne servieren.
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Sweet Potato Maple Walnut Pie
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 120
- Total Time: 180
Description
Delicious Sweet Potato Pie with Maple Glazed Walnuts. Perfect great for a sunny (or rainy) day in fall.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 1/4 cups (165g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) ice water
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
For the filling
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes (about 25–28 oz. )
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 medium eggs
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 2/3 cup (160ml) milk
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
For the topping
- 1 cup (100g) walnuts
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Start with topping by roasting the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment, spread the walnuts on top and bake for about 6-8 minutes until crisp and fragrant (not burned!). Take out of the oven and let cool down.
- Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Bake at 390°F (200°C) for about 45-60 minutes (depends on the size) and turn them once in a while. Check at the end of the baking time with the fork if the potatoes are cooked through. They should be soft all the way through. Take out of the oven and let cool down a bit, then peel and collect 2 cups (500g) of the flesh in a bowl. Add the butter and mesh with a fork until you get a smooth paste. Set aside.
- As soon as the potatoes are in the oven prepare the dough by mixing the water with the apple cider vinegar. Place in the fridge for some time (or add an ice cube) to cool it down. Mix the flour with salt, and sugar in a large bowl, add the cold butter in small pieces and cut with a knife or pastry blender into pea-size pices. Add some of the cold vinegar water mix and knead quickly with your hands until the dough starts coming together – add some more water if needed. The dough should not be sticky. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 45 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface slightly larger than a 9 inch (23cm) pie dish, then transfer to the pie dish and press to the bottom and sides. Tuck in the overlapping dough and form a nice edge. Place in the fridge for another 10-15 minutes. Then the potatoes are out of the oven, take the pie crust out of the fridge and line with a piece of baking parchment, fill with baking beans and blind bake at the same temperature for 12-15 minutes. Remove the baking beans and bake for another 5-8 minutes until the crust has a nice golden color. Take out and let cool down. Reduce the heat of the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl mix the eggs with sugar, maple syrup, milk, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Add the mashed potatoes and mix until smooth. Pour into the pre-baked crust and bake for about 40-50 minutes. The edges should have set, but the center is still a bit wobbly, if you move the pie dish.
- To finish the cake prepare the topping by breaking the walnuts into small pieces and mix with the brown sugar, maple syrup, and some salt. Spread over the baked pie and bake for another 10-12 minutes. Take out of the oven and let cool down completely. Serve with some (maple) whipped cream.
Notes
- Enjoy baking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10