Sweet Potato Pie

* Exported from MasterCook *

SWEET POTATO PIE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon grated orand rind, packed
1 teaspoon brandy extract
3 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup butter,room temperature
2 eggs, seperated
1/2 cup strained honey
1/4 teaspoon salt

Place oen rack 4 or 5 inches from bottom of oven. Preheat to 450 degrees.
Line a 9 inch pie pan with pastry.
Scrub potatoes in cold water, place in 3 quart saucepan, cover pan, cook
potatoes until soft. Drain potatoes, skin while hot and rub them through food
mill or sieve to remove fibers. Cool slightly. Beat in butter, egg yolks,
next 4 ingredients; beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in last 3 ingredients.
Pour mixture into pan. Bake at 450 for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300, bake
25 to 30 minutes. Lift pie from oven, spread with meringue.(2 beaten egg
whites 3 tablespoons sugar) Be sure meringue touches crust all around and is
smooth or swirled over top. return to oven for 20 minutes to brown meringue.
Remove and cool 2 to 3 hours before cutting.

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