Southern Sweet Potato Pies (With a Secret Ingredient)
Southern Sweet Potato Pies (With a Secret Ingredient)
A family favorite around the holidays. The rum and butter give the pie a rich flavor.

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups mashed pureed sweet potato
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger or 1/4 tsp dried
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp rum (not rum extract)
  • 2 deep dish pie crust

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