Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
• Whipped Cream For Serving(Optional)

Directions

1. Place sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 13-15 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash until very smooth; cool to room temperature.


2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Add milk, two cups mashed sweet potatoes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until set or a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes longer. Cool. Store in refrigerator.


3. Add Whipped Cream if desired when serving.

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