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Sweet Potato Pie - From Southern Living Cookbook Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes (I use fresh not canned);
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened
2 eggs at room temperature; separate the yolks and the whites
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt;
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup sugar;
1 unbaked 10-inch pastry shell (I use deep dish)
Whipped cream for topping
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400º.

Combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, spices and salt in a large mixing bowl; beat until light & fluffy. Add evaporated milk and beat just until blended. Beat egg whites (that are room temperature) until foamy; gradually add sugar, 1 tbsp. at a time, until stiff peaks form. Fold into potato mixture. Pour filling into pastry shell. Bake at 400º for 10 minutes; reduce temp. to 350º and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Cool. Top with dollops of whipped cream, if desired.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes - 1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is kind of a pain to make but it is a family favorite and a Christmas tradition. One of John's favorites!



**Sister Pam note: It was my job to make this for Christmas dinner 2019. It is a bit of work, but is amazingly delicious.

 

 

 

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