25 Lost African American Recipes Your Grandparents Knew | Tasting History

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

Roast sweet potatoes until tender and caramelized.

Mash the roasted sweet potatoes until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, evaporated milk, brown sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and lemon zest.

Mix until well combined and smooth.

Pour the sweet potato mixture into a prepared pie crust.

Bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden.

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