The Blue Grass Cook Book

page 212

      SWEET POTATO PIE (No. 1)
Mrs. J. W. Fox

For 2 pies take 4 large potatoes. Peel and steam them till mealy. Mash and beat
or run them through a fruit-masher, and add

  2 tablespoons butter,

  1/2 cup of rich cream,

  1/2 cup white sugar,

  2 eggs.

Season with cinnamon, spice, and nutmeg. Mix well and bake in a rich pastry.
Cover top with a meringue of whites of 2 eggs beaten very stiff and sweetened
with 2 tablespoons sugar.

      SWEET POTATO PIE (No. 2)

(Famous Virginia Recipe)
Mrs. T. L. Rosser

  1 pound boiled sweet potato,

  3/4 pound sugar,

  3/4 pound butter,

  6 eggs,

  1 lemon,

  1 glass of brandy.

Rub the potatoes while hot through a colander. Cream the butter and sugar till
very light and add

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