LEMONY SWEET POTATO PIE

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For a finger-licking finale to any holiday meal, I turn to this light and luscious sweet potato pie laced with just a hint of lemon. Funny how folks always seem able to find room for this delectable dessert! -Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 large eggs
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup sugar
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Whipped cream

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Press mashed sweet potatoes through a sieve or food mill. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, water, butter and extracts. Stir in the sugar and sweet potatoes. Pour into shell., Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Serve pie with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.