Receip: Sweet Potato Pie++++

Sweet Potato Pie by Alton Brown

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sweet-potato-pie-recipe/index.html

Prep Time: 10 min
Inactive Prep Time: --
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 1 (9-inch) pie

Ingredients:

1 pound 3 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
3/4 cup packed, dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
5 egg yolks
Salt
1 (9-inch) deep dish, frozen pie shell
1 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Special equipment: steamer basket
Note: Important to use to avoid watery potato.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Put cubed potatoes into steamer basket and place steamer basket into a large pot of simmering water that is no closer than 2 inches from the bottom of basket.

Toast 1 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Allow to steam for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.

Mash with potato masher and set aside.

Place sweet potatoes in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment.
Note: I just mix it with hands and like the imperfect texture.

Add yogurt, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, yolks, and salt, to taste, and beat until well combined.
>1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
>3/4 cup packed, dark brown sugar
>1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
>1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
>5 egg yolks

Pour this batter into the pie shell and place onto a sheet pan.

Sprinkle toasted pecans on top and drizzle with maple syrup.

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until the custard reaches 165 to 180 degrees.

Remove from oven and cool for 1 hour.

Keep refrigerated after cooling.