Classic Pumpkin Pie
- 2 c. cooked, mashed yams
- 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
- ½ c. butter, softened
- 2 eggs, separated
- ½ t. ground ginger
- ½ t. ground cinnamon
- ½ t. ground nutmeg
- ¼ t. salt
- ½ c. evaporated milk
- ¼ c. sugar
- 1 unbaked 10” pastry shell
- Whipped topping
- Combine yams, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, spices and salt in large mixing bowl. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add milk. Beat just until blended.
- Beat egg whites (at room temperature-with clean beaters) until foamy.
- Gradually add sugar, 1 T. at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into potato mixture.
- Pour filling into pastry shell.
- Bake 400 for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and bake additional 45-50 minutes or until set.
- Cool.
- Top with dollops of whipped topping when served.
*****You can substitute equal amount of cooked and mashed pumpkin for yams. Canned pumpkin can also be used.
Recipe by Geaux Ask Alice! at https://geauxaskalice.com/classic-pumpkin-pie/
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