Eastern Shore Va. Rcipes

Eastern Shore of Virginia Recipes

Sweet Potato Pie

Provided by Martha Simpson

Sweet Potato Pie

(Used by many women in the Parksley Area for years)

Mix in order given:
1 1/2 c. cooked mashed sweet potatoes
1 c. sugar
2 egg yolks
pinch salt
1 tbsp. flour
1 lump melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 c. milk
1 large can evaporated milk (undiluted0
2 egg whites beaten stiff

Strain and pour into unbaked pie shells.
Bake at 400 degrees until firm, about 35-40 minutes.
Makes 2 9-inch pies.

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