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The P.T. Liz Smith Sweet Potato Pie




Source of Recipe


The Daily News - Liz Smith






List of Ingredients



• 2 pounds of yams
  
• 1/2 cup butter
  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup brown sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
  
• 3 large eggs, separated
  
• 1/2 cup orange juice
  
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  
• 1//2 cup evaporated milk
  






Instructions



1. Peel and boil yams until mashable. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Add butter, spices, salt, and sugars to hot yams. Beat until light and smooth. Beat egg yolks until light and add to mixture. Stir in orange juice, rind and milk. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and bake 30 minutes, or until pie puffs up and is firm in middle. Cool on rack. Add whipped cream.
   






Final Comments


Makes 2 pies