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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This yield: 10-12 servings. Cook time is 30-35 minutes at 400 degrees. Ingredients:
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick |
3-1/2 cups water |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup butter or margarine, cubed |
pastry |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup shortening |
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water |
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted |
4 teaspoons sugar |
whipped cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, cook sweet potatoes in water until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Drain, reserving 1-1/2 cups cooking liquid.
3. Layer potatoes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; add reserved liquid.
4. Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; sprinkle over potatoes.
5. Dot with butter.
6. For pastry, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
8. On a floured surface, roll pastry inot a 13-in. x 9-in. rectangle.
9. Place over filling; cut slits in top.
10. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar.
11. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
12. Spoon into dishes; top with whipped cream if desired.
13. Yield: 10-12 serving.
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