Pies are probably the most popular dessert in Lancaster. Brown sugar and sweet potato are among the many ingredients used in fillings.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 8
Ingredients
For crust
For filling
Preparation
Make crust:
Step 1
Combine flour and salt in processor. Add shortening and butter. Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in enough water by tablespoonfuls to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill until firm enough to roll out, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to generous 1/8-inch-thick round. Transfer round to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim edge to 3/4-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and crimp edge decoratively. Refrigerate while making filling.
Make filling:
Step 3
Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Pierce potatoes with toothpick. Cook in microwave on high until tender, about 6 minutes per side. Cut open and cool completely. Scrape potatoes into processor; discard skins. Blend until smooth. Measure enough sweet potato puree to equal 1 1/2 cups. Reserve remaining puree for another use. Place puree in large bowl. Add brown sugar and next 6 ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Step 4
Transfer filling to prepared pie crust. Bake until filling puffs around edges and is set in center, about 50 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool completely. Refrigerate until cold, at least 3 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
Step 5
Serve pie with whipped cream.
