*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Sweet Potato Pie

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Pie:
     1/4  ts            Nutmeg
   1      ts            Baking powder
     1/2  c             Milk
     1/2  ts            Orange zest -- grated, packed
   1      ts            Brandy extract
   3      md            Wweet potatoes
     1/4  c             Butter -- room temperature
   2                    Eggs -- separated
     1/2  c             Strained honey
     1/4  ts            Salt
                        Meringue:
   2                    Eggs -- beaten
   3      tb            Sugar

Place oven rack 4 or 5" from bottom of oven. Preheat to 450°F. Line a
9" pie pan with pastry.

Scrub potatoes in cold water, place in 3 qt 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°F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°F, bake for 25 to
30 minutes. Lift pie from oven, spread with meringue. 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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