Sweet Potato Pie

Makes 8 servings

1/4 c. butter, softened

1/3 c. honey

1/8 t. salt

2 c. sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed

3 eggs, beaten

1/2 c. milk

1 t. vanilla extract

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. nutmeg

1/2 t. ground ginger

9-inch pie crust

1 c. pecan halves

Blend together butter, honey and salt in a bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, combine sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, vanilla and spices; stir into butter mixture. Pour into pie crust; top with pecan halves. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes, until nearly set in center; cool. Store in refrigerator. For the best flavor, cover and chill up to 2 days before serving.

Set aside a sunny afternoon to host a pie party for friends and neighbors! Set several tables under shady trees and layer them with quilts. Ask friends to bring their favorite pie, and the recipe, to share...you provide the coffee, milk, plates, cups and forks.