Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

3 med sweet potatoes
1 stick butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
12 oz evaporated milk
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla
pie shell

Topping:
1 stick butter
1 c light brown sugar
1 1/2 c chopped pecans

Prehead oven to 350

Cook potatoes in boiling water until soft. Drain; peel & mash potatoes in large bowl. Add butter and sugar while hot.

In medium bowl slightly beat eggs; mix in evaporated milk. Combine with potatoes; add cinnamon, nutmeg & vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Pour into pie shell.

For topping, melt butter. Add brown sugar and pecans. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Cool; sprinkle over pie.

Bake 40-45 minutes.