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Mock-Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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Ready In: 1 hour
Serves: 16
VegetarianLow Sodium
There’s nothing fake about the flavor in this heart healthy treat.

What you'll need

Measuring cups
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Potato masher
Large pot
Large bowl
Oven
Oven mitt
Wax paper
Pie plate
Whisk or fork

Ingredients

Serves 16
1 1/4 cups Flour
1/4 teaspoon White Sugar
1/3 cup Milk Fat-free
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup Sugar White
1/4 cup Sugar Brown
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
3 Eggs Large, beaten
1/4 cup Evaporated Milk Fat-free
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3 cups Sweet Potatoes cooked and mashed

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2.Combine flour and sugar in a large bowl.
3.Add milk and oil to flour mixture.
4.Stir with fork until well mixed. Form pastry into smooth ball with your hands.
5.Roll ball between two 12-inch squares of wax paper, using short, brisk strokes, until pastry reaches edges of paper.
6.Peel off top paper and invert crust into pie plate.
7.Combine sugars, salt, nutmeg, and eggs.
8.Add milk and vanilla. Stir.
9.Add sweet potatoes and mix well.
10.Pour mixture into pie shell.
11.Bake for 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool and cut into 16 slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 slice

Serving Per Container 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3 g4%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Sodium 98 mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 27 g10%
Dietary Fiber 2 g7%
Protein 4 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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