Sweet Potato Pie

 

Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients:

1 (1 pound) sweet potato

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Instructions:

1. Prepare the sweet potato: Peel and chop the sweet potato into chunks. Boil until tender (about 15-20 minutes), then drain and mash until smooth. Let it cool slightly.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Mix the filling: In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato with butter. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.

5. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve: Let the pie cool before slicing. Serve with whipped cream if desired.