Decadent sweet potato pie with cranberry-pecan marmalade

Enjoy the Autumn harvest with this delicious sweet potato pie recipe. A fresh cranberry and nut layer lightens the texture of this classic dessert—adding a satisfying crunch and tart, fruity flavour to the dish.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Serves: 8

• 175 ml (6 oz) whole cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 100 g (1⁄2 c) plus 65 g (2⁄3 c) sugar
• 125 ml (1⁄2 c) water
• 175 ml (3⁄4 c) pecans, toasted and chopped
• Premade pie pastry for a single-crust pie
• 500 ml (2 c) cooked, mashed orange sweet potatoes
• 350 ml (12 oz) can light evaporated milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 ml (1⁄2 tsp) vanilla extract
• 2 ml (1⁄2 tsp) cinnamon
• 1 ml (1⁄4 tsp) ground nutmeg
• 1 ml (1⁄4 tsp) ground allspice
• Pinch of salt

1. For the cranberry-pecan marmalade, place cranberries, 100 grams (1⁄2 cup) sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until cranberries pop and are softened (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in pecans. Leave mixture to cool.
2. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Roll out pastry to a 30 cm (12 inch) circle. Fit pastry into a 25 cm (10 inch) pie plate. Crimp edges.
3. Thoroughly combine mashed sweet potato, evaporated milk, 65 grams (2⁄3 cup) sugar, egg, egg whites, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt in a large bowl.
4. Spread cooled marmalade over bottom of pie shell. Pour potato mixture on top.
5. Bake for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 180°C (350°F). Bake until the centre is set (about 40 minutes). Transfer pie to a wire rack. Cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate to cool completely.

• 455 calories
• 8 g protein
• 16 g fat (including 4 g saturated fat)
• 33 mg cholesterol
• 72 g carbohydrates
• 4 g fibre
• 218 mg sodium

If whole cranberries are unavailable, substitute 350 ml (1 1⁄2 c) whole-berry cranberry sauce. Heat gently, just to soften. Stir in pecans and cool mixture before using.

Fill your home with a sweet, comforting aroma this season and win over guests at your next holiday get-together with this decadent dessert!