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[Lemon Drop]

my late grandmother's sweet potato pie appeared at every Thanksgiving and Christmas when I was growing up, and I make it now every fall - we use nutmeg instead of orange for a little flavoring. just make sure you are using real southern sweet potatoes that are dark red/orange on the inside, not yellow yams. (names of these vegetables are often reversed in the west)

Mammy's Sweet Potato Pie (makes 2 pies)

4 med/large sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed
Add one stick butter while potatoes are still hot
Beat in:
4 eggs, one at a time
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar (can adjust to taste)
1 t nutmeg (or more to taste, I use a T)
1/2 t vanilla

Pour into pre-baked crusts, bake 30-40 minutes at 350, turn off oven and leave in oven for another half hour or so while pies set
cool, wrap and store in fridge
flavor improves day 2