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Sweet Potato Pie





Sweet Potato Pie
The Master Gardener's sweet potato harvest at the McCarty Senior Center was a big success this year! This recipe for Sweet Potato Pie is low sugar allowing full natural sweetness to come through. Of course, the addition of whipped cream brings it all together for a delicious harvest dessert.                                                                              

Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients:
3 large eggs
2 cups cooked, peeled, mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups light cream
4 tablespoons melted, unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecan halves for top (optional)
whipped cream for top (optional)
1 deep dish pie shell

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Put all ingredients, in order, into blender.
Blend on low until well mixed; about 30 seconds, then high for 5 seconds more.
Pour into pie crust.  
Top with pecans.
Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until filling is set - top of the tip of a knife comes clean when inserted into center).
Cool completely before serving.
Top with whipped cream.
Sweet Potato Pies Ready for the Annual Master Gardener Fundraiser Dinner at the
McCarty Senior Center in Wheatland, Missouri
Posted: 10/24/2013

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  1. AnonymousSaturday, November 2, 2013 at 6:10:00 PM CDT

    Pictures are beautiful and instructions very clear. I am getting ready to cook!

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