SWEET POTATO PRALINE PIE

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This pie is a true treasure. Print this recipe and laminate it; you don't ever want to lose it. From Patricia Mitchell's article on baked holiday desserts.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup (Karo)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (see Note below)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey (optional)
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
  • Add the pecans and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until butter is golden brown and pecans are toasted.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and bourbon, mixing well.
  • Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce temperature to 325° and bake an additional 45 minutes or until center is set.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Serve with sweetened whipped cream, if desired.

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