Sweet Potato Pecan Pie Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
• 1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups pecan halves
• TOPPING:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup