Herrin’s Sweet Potato Pie

The popularity of sweet potato pie has increased over the past decade, however it has been a favorite of African Americans for years. No holiday is complete without a few sweet potato pies on the dinner table; so try this desert next holiday season.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups sweet potato (peeled, baked or boiled)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ light brown sugar
• ½ stick butter (melted)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup whole or evaporated milk
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Mix the potatoes, sugars, butter, eggs, vanilla, salt and spices. Add the milk and continue to mix. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Place the pie on a rack and cool to room temperature.