Sweet Potato Pie

 

Kids Cooking

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Family and Consumer Science

 

The sweet potato is another of the Native American plants found by Columbus and his shipmates.   It is a rich source of anti-oxidants, high in fiber and fat and cholesterol free.  In less than 10 minutes, prepare a sweet potato pie for your family’s Thanksgiving dinner.  One half cup of chopped pecans can be added to the filling and pecan halves can be placed pinwheel style on the top.  Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.   Always clean up the kitchen as you cook. 

 

Recipe

1    29-ounce can sweet potatoes, drained

1/2 stick butter, softened

1    14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

1    teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2    large eggs, slightly beaten

1    9-inch unbaked pastry shell

 

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.  Using an electric mixer, blend together sweet potatoes, butter, milk and spices.  Add in eggs one at a time.  Blend on high speed for at least 2 minutes.  Pour into pie shell.  Bake for 50-55 minutes.  Cool on a wire rack.   

Yield:  6-8 servings.