SWEET POTATO PIE

MAKES ONE 9-INCH PIE

This is the same as the Pumpkin Pie recipe except that it substitutes sweet potatoes for pumpkin.

INGREDIENTS

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1-1/2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1-2/3 cups evaporated milk

1 9-inch pie shell (See Favorite Pie Crust recipe.)

2-3 tablespoons butter, cut into tiny cubes

Preheat oven to 425° F. Combine first 8 ingredients in order listed. Mix until well blended. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Dot with butter pieces. Sprinkle with extra cinnamon. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350° and continue to bake for 40-50 additional minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on rack.

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