Yam Pie

Yam Pie 

Ingredients:

Pie filling: 

1  large yam, steamed and quartered, skins removed 

1 C. Granulated sugar 

2 Eggs, lightly beaten 

1 1/2 C. Evaporated milk 

1 tsp. Dry ginger 

1/4 tsp. Cloves 

Pie Crust: 

1 C. All purpose flour 

1/2 C. Whole wheat pastry flour 

1/2 tsp. Salt 

1/2 C. Chilled lard ( 15 min in freezer ) 

10 Tbsp. Ice water 

Directions: 

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit 

2. In a large saucepan filled with 1 to 2" of cold water in the bottom of the pot place a steamer  basket inside and put the quarters of yams cut side down over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.  

3. Measure out 1 1/2 C of steamed yam and mix with granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add lightly beaten eggs, milk and spices together and stir until mixture is smooth and free of lumps.  

4. To make pie crust combine flour, salt and chilled lard together. Cut lard with a pastry blender until the size of a small pea. With a fork stir in ice water in small amounts until mixture comes together into a small ball that stays together.  

5. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to 9" round and place in a pie plate.

6. Pour filling into prepared pie crust and bake for 50 minutes or until pie tests done in the middle. 

Servings:   8 wedges