OLD FASHIONED SWEET POTATO PIE

2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced
1/2 c. water
1/8 t. cinnamon
Two 9-inch pie crusts
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/8 t. ground cloves

Boil potatoes, slice, mash and lay in crust. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over potatoes. Bake at 325* F. for 50 minutes. May substitute vanilla for spices.

MILL'S SWEET POTATO PIE

1 -10 inch pie shell
2 1/2 c. mashed sweet potatoes
8 T. (1 stick) butter, softened
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 t. ground nutmeg
1 t. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 can (7 oz.) evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 300* F. Beat sweet potatoes and butter until smooth. Add sugar, nutmeg, and vanilla and continue beating until incorporated. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk slowly, beating continuously. Transfer filling to cool pie shell and smooth top with spoon. Bake until pie is set in center and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.


You may have to make a couple different ones to find the one that is best for you!