GWEN'S SWEET POTATO PIE!

Note: In this recipe the potato used is the Yam. Yams (orangey-red skinned
potatos), and Sweet Potatos (yellowish flesh tone potatos) are each
interchangeable in any recipe calling for sweet potatos. Gwen chose the Yam
because of its robust and distinct flavor. Both potatos are commonly known as
"sweets."


The ingredients you will need for one pie..

   a. 3 lbs. Yams.
   b. 1 1/2 cups sugar.
   c. 1 can evaporated milk.
   d. 2 eggs.
   e. 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg.
   f. 1 tsp vanilla.
   g. 1 stick of butter.
   h. Dash of cinnamon.

Pre-heat your oven to 400°F. Boil the yams with the skin on until a fork or
butter knife causes the yams to easily break apart when inserted. Cool yams
slightly. Then place in a colander and run cold water over them to assist you
with removing the skins since the yams will still be pretty hot. Beat yams
with mixer on medium speed, stopping frequently to remove strings from the
beaters. Once the strings are removed, add butter and continue to mix. Then
add remaining ingredients. You may need to adjust the nutmeg and sugar to
your tastes. I like my pie sweet with a good amount of nutmeg! Continue
mixing your batter until it has a nice smooth consistency. The batter should
not be thin or runny, and it should not be too thick either. If too thick,
try adding a little more evaporated milk (by the tablespoon) until the batter
is smooth. Pour your batter into your favorite unbaked 9 or 10 inch pie
shell, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on the top and bake for 50 minutes to 1
hour.(Tip: Brush the edges of your pie shell with ice water to prevent it
from burning before the pie is actually done). Brown spots on the top of the
pie are an indication that your pie is done. You can also insert a knife in
the middle of the pie, and if it comes out clean it's done! Let cool for at
least 1 hour before cutting and serving.

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Sweet Potato Pie (Diabetic)

Reduced-Fat Pie Pastry or favorite pastry for 9-inch pie
2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated skim milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
24 packets Equal or 1 cup Equal® Spoonful
1 tablespoon margarine, softened
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground mace (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Roll pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-
inch pie pan. Ease into pan; trim and flute edge. Blend remaining ingredients
in large bowl until smooth. Pour into pastry shell.

2. Bake in preheated 425*F (220*C) oven 20 minutes; reduce heat to 350*F
(175*C) and bake until filling is set and sharp knife inserted near center
comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack; refrigerate
until serving time.