Maple Sweet Potato Pie

• 1 – 23 cm (9 in) shortcrust pastry
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3/4 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavour)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground ginger
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature

Topping

• 1 cup 35% whipping cream
• Maple nuggets or maple sugar

1. Preheat oven to 190° C (375° F), rack in lower position. Line a 23 cm (9 in) pie plate with the shortcrust pastry and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, boil the sweet potatoes until tender, 15 – 20 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a food processor, puree sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and spices until smooth.
4. Add the butter and eggs, and blend until smooth.
5. Pour this filling onto the crust. Bake for about 35 minutes or until the filling is just set.
6. Let cool, then refrigerate until completely cooled.

Topping

1. In a bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Serve each piece of pie topped with the whipped cream and the maple nuggets or maple sugar.