Ingredients

  • 3 large baked sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 c. butter, melted
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 c. half and half or evaporated milk
  • 1 (9-inch) pie shell (deep dish)

Method

  • Bake potatoes at 400° until tender.
  • Cool.
  • Remove skins. Mash or whip potatoes in large mixing bowl.
  • Add butter, sugar, salt and extracts.
  • Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat egg yolks slightly.
  • Add to potato mixture with milk/cream.
  • Set aside. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Fold gently into potato mixture.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake at 425° for 15 minutes; reduce temperature to 350°.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes until center is cooked.