1904 - The Blue Grass Cook Book

Sweet Potato Pie

DDV CULINARY

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 to the potatoes.
Beat 6 eggs till foamy and add to the mixture.
Flavor with grated nutmeg, the juice and grated rind of 1 lemon, and add 1 glass of brandy.

Line a pie-plate with rich pastry and pour the ingredients in and bake in a moderate oven.
When done, sprinkle the top with sugar and cover with fine bits of citron.