Sweet Potato Pie

3 lbs. Yams.
1 1/2 cups sugar.
1 can evaporated milk.
2 eggs.
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg.
1 tsp vanilla.
1 stick of butter.
Dash of cinnamon.
one 9 or 10 inch pie shell (buy at store)

Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Boil the yams with the skin on until a fork or
knife causes the yams to easily break apart when inserted. Cool yams
slightly. Then place in a colander and run cold water over them and remove
the skins. ( the yams will still be 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. Add remaining
ingredients. You may need to adjust the nutmeg and sugar to your tastes.
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, add a little evaporated milk (by the tablespoon) until
smooth. Brush the edges of your pie shell with ice water to prevent it
from burning before the pie is actually done. Pour your batter into your 9
or 10 inch pie shell, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on the top and bake for
50 minutes to 1 hour. Brown specs on the top of the pie are an indication
that your pie is done. Or insert a knife in the middle of the pie, if it
comes out clean it's done! Let cool for at least 1 hour before cutting and
serving. Serve slightly warm by itself, or place a scoop of French vanilla
ice cream on top.


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