Here is a dessert that it very popular in New Orleans. Sweet Potatoes are often seen on tables around Louisiana.
The popular sweet potato is in all its glory when it is made into a
pie. This southern classic is very popular. There are a few companies
in New Orleans whose reputation is built on the sweet potato pie. The
most common used sweet potato is canned by Bruce Foods, out of
New Iberia, Louisiana. Every year Bruce Foods, in conjunction with
Louisiana Cookin magazine, has a sweet potato recipe contest.
3 tablespoons Flour
1 2/3 cup Sugar
1 cup mashed Sweet Potatoes
2 Eggs
¼ cup Light Corn Syrup
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
Pinch Salt
½ cup Butter
¾ cup Evaporated Milk
1 9-inch unbaked 9-inch Pie Shell
Preheat over to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine the
flour and sugar. Add potatoes, eggs, corn syrup, nutmeg, salt, butter,
and evaporated milk. Beat well. Pour into pie shell. Bake for 55-60
minutes.
Enjoy!!!
