This sweet potato pie recipe is tried & true (and mother-in-law approved). If you are a pumpkin pie fan, I guarantee you will love this recipe! Great for the holidays!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (yams)

2 large eggs (room temp) lightly beaten

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 cup white sugar (or more to taste)

A healthy amount of nutmeg (a little less if using fresh grated nutmeg)

A healthy amount of cinnamon

A healthy amount of pumpkin pie spice

A tablespoon of REAL vanilla

1/2 cup melted butter

A regular (non-deep dish) pre-made pie crust (or handmade if you have a great recipe)

To Make:

Boil the sweet potatoes until fork tender (between 45 minutes-hour)

Preheat oven to 350.

Once the potatoes have cooled, use a paring knife to gently remove skins. Set sweet potatoes to the side in a large mixing bowl.

Mash up the potatoes with a standard potato masher.

Add milk, butter & eggs to the potatoes and mix with a whisk until combined.

Add in sugar, spices & vanilla.

Use an electronic beater to mix until smooth.

Pour potato mixture into your pie shell

Use aluminum foil to cover the outer edges of the pie crust.

Bake 50 minutes-hour until pie soufflés and a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove foil from crust.

Let pie cool until set then enjoy with whipped cream, cool whip or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!