Sweet potato pie

[Dempsy's Mom]

Guess who likes my sweet potato pie. Oh boy did Dempsy's eyes light up after a little taste of pie. I think I know what I am making for his birthday in October.

[Sam I Am]

Mmmm can you send us a slice up north Jock loves sweet potato and has them everyday in with his cod fish dinner. Very healthy stuff!

[josie&holly]

Yes, you will have to send some this way too! Holly loves sweet potato.

[hheldorfer]

Buffy likes sweet potatoes too - just cooked, with nothing on them. Now you have me thinking about sweet potatoes . . .

[Hawkeye]

Yes, you will have to send some our way as well. Bailey loves sweet potatoes. I think we are all ready for the fall and some warm comfort food. Yum!

[Lynn in TN]

Oh how I love sweet tator pie. LOL We have something in common Dempsy.

[jimnconnie]

Bailey & Sophie are big on sweet potatoes too. I slice them, put them in the dehydrator for about 8 hrs., and then put them in the freezer & use them for treats.

Jim

[pindrop]

I debated whether to post this - but I've never had sweet potato pie. Ok I know I might be considered weird. Guess it must be good as there are so many of you that like it.

[oscar's mom]

Pindrop, I'm from Massachusetts, and never have had sweet potato pie. It must be a New England thing

Maybe i will try and make one for Thanksgiving.

[Dempsy's Mom]

Pindrop and Oscar's mom this was my first sweet potato pie! And it is definitely a thumbs up - just a little varition from pumpkin, but wow did I like it and it bakes up nicer. I picked this recipe up from allrecipes.com Hmmm good.

[Lynn in TN]

I may be wrong but I think sweet potato pie is Southern, If my mind is remembering correctly it came from slaves in the South. If so I want to say it is better than pumpkin!

[Tuesday]

Sweet potato pie is a holiday staple in the South, and yes, some think it's better than pumpkin. I am originally from Northern NY and had never heard of sweet potato pie until I moved to Arkansas when I was 18 years old - and it took me a few years to become a proper Southern Lady and like it. I love it!!! Now I make them for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Murphy LOVES sweet potato's too. I boil, mash, and put some real sweet cream butter on them for him. He gets a spoon full on his kibble.

I'm sure Murphy would love pie too and will check it out this fall to see.

[MegsMom]

{I tend to remember some odd bits from visiting historical sites--maybe 'cause I like SPs?}

Sweet potatoes are native to the southern area of N. America & central America, and were originally introduced to 'white settlers' by the native Indians who grew them. Some stories say the introduction predates Jamestown, since the Spanish actually first landed on the shores of the southern states in the mid-1500's, when blown off-course trying to sail to Barbados. In Colonial times they were a staple, easily preserved and often shipped north as a trade item. The word "yam" may have been introduced by slaves familiar with a similar-looking tuber from their countries--a dry-textured, starchy tuber containing little beta-carotene vs our sweet potatoes, a moist-textured tuber with high beta-carotene. The 2 species aren't related; our sweet potatoes are related to morning glories and have a similar bloom. Probably have fallen out-of-favor being associated with 'hard times' due to easy preservation through winter months, whereas a similar 'hard times' vegetable has continued in favor because of the universal appeal of french fries Currently N.C. is the #1 sweet potato producer in the US, & MS is #2.

And I'll admit that for years I couldn't tell the difference in sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie, as everyone I knew used the same spices in both and the texture is very similar. They're a staple here, as I keep a 'stuffed' gal zippie of peeled, chopped SP in the freezer for the furbutts and I, for easy use; and I've grilled slices, besides the usual bake-like-a-potato. Usually just toss some 'chop' into a nuke-able bowl, add OJ about 1/3 of the SP depth, cover, nuke 4-6 mins, stir halfway, then fork-mash. The furbutts' is cooked with water, and they Love the resulting 'syrup' over their kibble, along with a few pieces, too.