Sweet Potato Pie with Yams

Ingredients

• 2 eggs and one yolk lightly beaten
• 2 cups pureed yams
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2/3 cups light cream
• 2 teaspoons melted butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3-4 TBS cold water
• 1-2 TBS ground pecans

Instructions

1. 1
   Cut the shortening into the flour and salt. Gradually sprinkle on the cold water until flour is moistened and the dough cleans the side of the bowl. Gather into a ball, flatten and chill for 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Roll out and fit into a 9-10" pie pan. Sprinkle the bottom with ground pecans.
3. 3
   Mix together the filling ingredients, pour into the prepared crust and bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Lower to 350° and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes.