DES Sweet-Potato Pie with Streusel Topping

Sweet-Potato Pie with Streusel Topping

Ingredients:

Topping:

1   cup light brown sugar

1/2   cup flour

1/3   cup butter

1/2   cup pecan pieces

Filling:

2   cups cooked sweet potatoes, mashed

1 1/2   cups sugar

1/2   cup light brown sugar

1/2   cup butter or margarine, softened

3/4   cup evaporated milk

1   teaspoon bourbon*

3   eggs

1 1/2   teaspoons cinnamon

2   (9-inch) pie shells, unbaked

*Vanilla extract or maple flavoring may be substituted for bourbon, if desired.

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; stir well. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugars, and butter or margarine; mix well. Add evaporated milk, bourbon, eggs, and cinnamon; mix well.

Pour filling into pie shells. Sprinkle half of streusel topping evenly over each pie. Bake for 1 hour, or until center is set.

Serving Size:   2 (9-inch) pies

Cook Time: 1 hour