Sweet Potato Pie

The pie is really pretty simple.  (And we are begging you to give it a try.)  If you cook the sweet potatoes the day before, you can put this pie together in a jiffy. Many claim that it is far more delicious and nutritious than its close relative: the pumpkin pie. Hold a taste test and decide for yourselves!

Ingredients

• 2 cups medium sweet potatoes
• 3 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• ¾ cup whole milk canned evaporated milk (NOT sweetened condensed)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch salt
• pinch pumpkin pie spice
• 1 stick butter
• 2 deep dish pie crusts

Directions

1. Pre-Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Boil sweet potatoes until fork tender
3. Cool, drain and peel sweet potatoes
4. Mix all ingredients in stand mixer (or with hand-mixer)
5. Pour into unbaked pie crusts
6. Bake for 55-60 minutes until firm
7. Top with whipped cream and enjoy