Ube Pies (Purple Yam or Purple Sweet Potato Pies) Recipe - (3.9/5)

Ingredients

• CORNMEAL PIE CRUST:
• 1 1/2 pounds purple sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup condensed milk
• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chilled lard or vegetable shortening
• 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons ice water
• For the Cornmeal Pie Crust, makes one 9-inch or 10-inch double crust