PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO PIE

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This tasty pie will surprise your guests, who will have no idea how well pineapple and sweet potatoes go together. If sweet potatoes are hard to find, substitute 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin instead.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 inches pastry shells, unbaked
2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can del monte pineapple slices in juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Prepare pastry shell; set aside.
  • Combine potatoes, sugar, half & half, butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and egg; mix well.
  • Pour into pastry shell.
  • Bake at 425°F, 25 to 30 minutes; cool.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Dissolve cornstarch in reserved juice in a saucepan on your stovetop.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and translucent.
  • Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • This will be a topping for the pie.
  • Arrange pineapple over pie.
  • Spoon topping over fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 342.5, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 40.5, Protein 5.1

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