Mary's Sweet Potato Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ recipe Mary’s Favorite Pie Crust
• 1¼ cups packed mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 large or 2 medium roasted and peeled sweet potatoes)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup dark corn syrup
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon Mary’s Cognac Barrel-Aged Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract or 1 teaspoon bourbon
• 1 cup chopped unsalted pecan halves
• 1½ cups chilled heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur (optional)