ELSIE'S SWEET POTATO PIE
From: Elsie Henderson, Pittsburgh
Primary category: Desserts
2 c pureed yams
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cloves
1 c 2% milk
2/3 c light cream
2 tsp melted butter
1 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening
3-4 TBS cold water
1-2 TBS ground pecans
Primary category: Desserts
Ingredients
2 eggs and one yolk, lightly beaten2 c pureed yams
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cloves
1 c 2% milk
2/3 c light cream
2 tsp melted butter
1 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup shortening
3-4 TBS cold water
1-2 TBS ground pecans
Procedure
Cut the shortening into the flour and salt. Gradually sprinkle on the cold water until flour is moistened and the dough cleans the side of the bowl. Gather into a ball, flatten and chill for 15 minutes.
Roll out and fit into a 9-10" pie pan. Sprinkle the bottom with ground pecans.
Mix together the filling ingredients, pour into the prepared crust and bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Lower to 350° and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes.
