Aunt Willie Jo's Sweet Potato Pie

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I thought i would revert back to my roots and post a truly southern recipe this time. my aunt willie jo was probably the best old fashioned southern cook that i have ever met. this is one of my personal favorites of her recipes.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400.

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Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave on high until tender , about 6 minutes on each side.

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Cut open.

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Cool completely.

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Scrape potato flesh into bowl.

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Mash until smooth.

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Measure out enough potato puree to equal 1 cup , discard the rest.

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Cream together sweet potatoes , butter , buttermilk , eggs and sugar.

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Add spices and baking soda and blend well.

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Pour half into each crust and bake on 400 for about 45 minutes or until set in center.

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Ingredients

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sweet potatoes, butter, buttermilk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, clove, eggs, baking soda, deep dish pie shells