Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Walnuts

Directions

Prepare pie crust and set aside.

Pre-heat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Wash and scrub potatoes.

Place in a baking pan, brush skins with some olive oil and bake for 1½ hours until very soft.

Cool and then peel.

Mash and add the rest of the ingredients.

Blend until the mixture has a creamy consistency.

Reduce oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Spoon mixture into pie crust.

Garnish with walnuts.

Bake for 1 hour.

Chill or cool to room temperature before serving.

Variation:

Add 1 to 2 cups cooked chick peas to the sweet potato before cooking the pie.

Ensure they are well mashed.