SWEET POTATO PIE

SWEET POTATO PIE 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes cooked and mashed, approximately 2 cups 1/4 cup butter melted 2/3 cups sugar 1/3 cup evaporated milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla pinch of salt 9 inch pie shell Preheat oven to 350˚F In a large bowl combine prepared sweet potatoes, melted butter, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and salt. Whisk until smooth (or use an electric mixer if preferred). Pour into uncooked 9" pie crust and bake for 55-60 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature before serving. Top with whipped cream. NOTES If the crust begins to brown too much, use a pie shield or cover with foil.