3 med. or 2 lg. sweet potatoes, scrubbed & unpeeled
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. unsalted butter, softened (1/2 stick)
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg, freshly grated
1 tsp. vanilla
2-4 tbsp. evaporated milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten

In a saucepan, boil sweet potatoes in water to cover until fork tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from water and cool until they can be handled easily. Peel and mash.

Add brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, evaporated milk and eggs. Mix well and cool. Yield: enough for 12 fried pies.

NOTE: If potatoes are very moist reduce amounts of sugar and milk. Potato mixture should be soft but not runny.