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Lemony Sweet Potato Pie

By: Peggy West

"For a finger-licking finale to any holiday meal, I turn to this light and luscious sweet potato pie laced with just a hint of lemon. Funny how folks always seem able to find room for this delectable dessert! - Peggy West Georgetown, Delaware"

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
50 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
3 eggs
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup sugar
1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell
Whipped cream

Directions

Press mashed sweet potatoes through a sieve or food mill. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, water, butter and extracts. Stir in the sugar and sweet potatoes. Pour into crust.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 min. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Serve pie with whipped cream Refrigerate leftovers.