Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie

Submitted by mrs.trs

"17oz can of sweet potatoes can be used rather than fresh potatoes, simple drain and mash them."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb sweet potato (about 3 medium)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup low-fat margarine
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated skim milk
• 1 graham cracker pie crust (9-in)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash and dry potatoes. Peel them and cut into 6 slices.Boil over high heat. Add salt, cover pot and cook the potatoes for 40 minutes.
3. Drain and let cool 10 minutes. Mash the sweet potatoes . Add margarine and stir until margarine is melted. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, & brown sugar, stir well.
4. Beat the eggs lightly. Finish the pie filling by adding the eggs and milk. Mix well. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick clears clean.
6. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.