By:  Joy Schrock – President – Berlin Natural Bakery

Over the next several weeks I will be sharing mostly recipes that are traditionally served in the Amish community for the holidays.  This one is a local favorite and sure to please everyone at your holiday gathering.  The only thing better than the taste is how easy it is to prepare.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup white granulated sugar

1 quart (4 cups) sweet potatoes (cooked, drained, mashed & slightly cooled)

2 eggs beaten

1/3 cup softened butter

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat, cook, drain and allow to cool sweet potatoes.  You can buy the already cooked sweet potatoes in a can, which will save you time, but may cost a bit more money.  Add sugar, eggs (beaten) butter (softened), evaporated milk and vanilla to mashed sweet potatoes.  Stir till all ingredients are well blended together.  Spoon evenly into a greased casserole dish.  Prepare topping:

TOPPING:

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup chopped nuts (your choice) I use pecans or walnuts

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 cup flour

Mix flour and brown sugar, add melted butter and mix with a fork till crumbly, add chopped nuts.  Sprinkle crumbles on top of the sweet potatoes.

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.  Allow to cool a bit and serve warm.