Sweet Potato Heaven, pardon, Pie

Late September/early October usually means a fresh load of amazing organic sweet potatoes, courtesy of dad (thank you dad!).

Which by turn means I am aloud to  make a number of recipes, sweet and savory, with these amazing tuberous roots (jumps up and down clapping hands).

One of my favorite (and most requested by others) is, of course, the sweet potato pie. <3

Look at these beauties, I start salivating at the mere sight!

Sweet Potato Pie

450gr baked sweet potatoes (ads that extra smoky flavor)

115gr soft butter

200gr sugar

120ml milk

2 eggs

pitch ground nut-meg

pitch ground cinnamon 

pitch ground white ginger (optional)

5ml vanilla extract

1 pie crust

Le before

So, how do I make this wonder, you ask?

- Fist put the pie crust in the form, leaving the paper. I don't usually pre-bake it. Don't forget to do some small holes in the bottom with a fork/knife.

- Mash the peeled sweet potatoes with the butter. I like to leave some chunks to chew later, but if you really want an even cream i suggest you use a blender.

- Add the sugar, milk, eggs, spices and vanilla, and blend well.

- Pour the filling onto the form.

- Bake at 175ºC for 55 or 60m, or until the toothpick/knife comes out clean.

- The pie will grow like a souffle and then lower.

Le after

Now it's time to grab the pie and go hide on a corner where no one can find you to eat it all.

Or you can share it with others, your choice! ;D

Note: Forgot to say this on the last post - as an European, all my measures will be in the metric system.

Just warning.