Mama's Spiced Sweet Potato Custard Pie Recipe - Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (about 6 medium) sweet potatoes
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 oz (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• 4 large lightly beaten eggs
• salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, optional
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
• Whipped cream
• 1 recipe basic pastry (2 crusts)