1 1/2 c. mashed sweet potatoes, cooked or canned
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. scalded milk
3 eggs, well beaten

Combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, milk, and eggs. If fresh sweet potatoes are used, add 1/2 cup sugar. Fill 9-10 inch pie shell. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with topping.

TOPPING:

1/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. pecans, finely chopped

Combine ingredients. Continue baking for an additional 25 minutes.