Egress said pumpkin by itself is rather bland, so spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg give it some zing. On the other hand, "sweet potatoes have such a good, bold flavor" that they don't need as many enhancements added to them in a pie, said Egress, 31. 19 нояб. 2014 г.
Why sweet potato pie is better than pumpkin pie?
Flavor: Sweet potato has a rich natural sweetness, while pumpkin is milder and best accented by traditional pumpkin pie spices, such as nutmeg, allspice, ground cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Sweet potato pies may feature a lighter spice profile.
Can I substitute sweet potato for pumpkin in pie?
It's a simple swap to make. Just drain the sweet potatoes and use them in the same proportion as the canned pumpkin. Sweet potatoes and pumpkin do taste a little different, of course, but the texture and color are very similar. Also, once you layer on the baking spices, these differences won't be as prominent.
What is the difference between sweet potato pie and pumpkin?
As a general rule, sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie are similar in taste and texture while still having some distinct differences. Sweet potato pies are sweet and have a light filling with a lot of heavy texture while pumpkin pies are less sweet, denser, and creamier.
Is pumpkin pie made from sweet potatoes?
Mash the cooked sweet potato pulp with a fork, and you're ready to use it to whip up this tasty pie. You'll need one cup of mashed sweet potato to make this recipe, which is about 1 large or 2 smaller sweet potatoes.
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