Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Boil sweet potatoes until half cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Peel and slice sweet potatoes thinly.
  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
  • Place a layer of sweet potatoes in pastry-lined 9-inch pie pan.
  • Sprinkle with some of the spice mixture; dot with a little bit of butter.
  • Continue with layers until all ingredients are used, dotting top with butter.
  • Add cream.
  • Top with top crust, fluting edges and cutting vents.
  • Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 for 40 minutes.
  • If potatoes are still not tender, reduce temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking until they are done.