MOM'S SWEET POTATO PIE

Mom's Sweet Potato Pie image

Provided by Mr James Cawthon

Categories Pies

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium 1 1/2 lb dark-orange sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large) or 2 cups
2 large refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
1 stick or cup butter, softened
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 can(s) evaporated milk
2 Tbsp bourbon or 1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp 1&1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
2 medium eggs

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place sweet potatoes on cookie sheet. Roast 1 hour or until tender. Cut potatoes in half. Scoop out pulp into medium bowl; discard skins. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
2. Place pie crust in 9-inch deep-dish pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Beat sweet potato pulp with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add remaining ingredients; beat 1 minute or until well blended. Pour filling into crust-lined plate.
3. Bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 4 hours. Store in refrigerator.