MY MOM'S SWEET POTATO PIE

My Mom's Sweet Potato Pie image

Mom's sweet potato pies are a vital part of my family's Thanksgiving. This is a recipe she inherited from her mother. The blender incorporates ingredients so well that this makes a creamy pie beyond belief. Mom prefers her sweet potato pie without any spices at all, but I usually add pinch or two of the spices listed below. Also, in lieu of the glaze, we opt for a creamy refrigerated whipped topping, but I've included glaze directions as an option.

Provided by Fauve

Categories Pie

Time 50m

Yield 2 pies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 unbaked pie shells
2 -2 1/2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2 eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 pinch clove (optional)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
1 cup sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Steps:

Place pie shells in 350°F oven for about 5 minutes, or till just barely brown; set aside.
Place remaining pie ingredients in blender container and whirl till well-blended.
Pour equally into the 2 pie shells.
Place in 350°F oven; bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or till filling is set.
(Note: if crust begins to get too brown during cooking, use strips of aluminum foil along the crust ridges to keep from over-browning) While pie is cooking, glaze may be prepared: Place ingredients for glaze into mixing bowl and blend with electric mixer until smooth.
Drizzle glaze over pies while they are still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2024.2, Fat 97.5, SaturatedFat 26.3, Cholesterol 248, Sodium 1493.8, Carbohydrate 257.3, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 120.2, Protein 31.1