Michael Jackson Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

 ingredients

3 eggs

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup milk (about)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

21/2 cups sweet potatoes (fresh or canned, heaping cups)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon or orange juice

1 pie shell (9-inch), unbaked

1/2 cup pecan halves, optional

directions

Beat eggs and sugar. Add melted butter, salt, milk, vanilla, and spice. Blend egg mixture with mashed sweet potatoes and lemon or orange juice.

Pour into unbaked pie shell or greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Garnish with pecan halves if desired.

Bake in preheated 400 degrees F oven 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F; bake 40 minutes longer or until golden