So for my second pie, I opted for a Sweet Potato Pie. Specifically, a recipe from James McNair, who came highly recommended by a co-worker. Actually he brought me his copy of James McNair's Pie Cookbook, which could be lovingly considered his "bible".
There, I took his recipe for Sweet Potato Pie, which I followed to the tee. In the end, I think I was jinxed by Sarah (sorry but it's true) who made a soggy bottom comment on my Chess Pie post because...yes, the bottom crust on this pie came out soggy.
I mentioned this to my co-worker and he told me that he always baked his sweet potatoes rather than boil them, which makes sense. In addition to boiling and baking, the recipe also suggested microwaving, which could cook the potatoes without imparting more moisture.
Aside from the crust issue, though, I couldn't figure out anything else I needed to change. So I asked my husband to take a bit and give me his though. After devouring the pie (soggy bottom and all), he agreed that he wouldn't change a thing.
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