Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

North Carolina's Favorite Sweet Potato Pie

2¼ cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup firmly packed brown sugar

½ cup packaged French Vanilla instant pudding

¾ cup evaporated milk

2 large eggs, at room temperature

6 T. butter, softened

1 t. ground cinnamon

1½ T. vanilla extract

1 (9”) unbaked pie shell

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In a large bowl combine all ingredients and beat at medium speed until well blended. Spread evenly into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 450ºF for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350º and bake for 40 minutes longer or until set. Cool on wire rack. If desired, serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream. Makes 8 servings. Nutritional Facts Per serving: Calories 471kcal; Fat 19 gm; Sodium 432mg; Cholesterol 83mg!!!

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