Give a Southern tradition a try with this delicious sweet potato pie recipe! While most people think of pumpkin pie as the iconic Thanksgiving dessert, its tuber cousin produces a pie that’s equally traditional and delicious.

Here's a Thanksgiving recipe from Food Blogs Star Monique Kilgore of Divas Can Cook! See more from Monique's holiday menu here.

Monique’s Southern sweet potato pie recipe

During the pre-Civil War era, the sweet potato was highly prized in the South for baking because it has a longer shelf life and produces a more plentiful harvest than pumpkin. The hearty, sweet tuber can be used in an endless variety of ways from French fries to pancakes, but many people don’t realize what a superior pie it can produce.

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Monique’s take on the classic recipe combines the creamy orange flesh of the potato with butter, evaporated milk, brown sugar, cinnamon and spices to create the perfect bite of fall flavors. A touch of warm vanilla and a splash of zingy citrus wakes up the taste buds.

Southern sweet potato pie

And talk about a flaky crust… use this homemade pie crust recipe to create the perfect foundation for your masterpiece. (If you’re pressed for time, don’t worry: A store-bought crust will do just fine in a pinch!)

If you just can’t wait to try it, serve it warm, topped with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream. Or, let it cool in the fridge for a few hours for a more dense, creamy experience.

Here’s a fun idea for pie lovers: Make up sweet potato, pumpkin and pecan pies using these delicious pie recipes, and have your family conduct a pie taste test (for science, of course). The hardest part will be choosing a favorite!