Sweet Potato Pone

4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbs. butter, melted
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes

Butter a baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat eggs just until yolks and whites are blended. Stir in milk and corn syrup until blended.
In a small bowl, stir together sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until well blended. Add to egg mixture; stir until blended. Stir in butter.
Peel and finely shred sweet potatoes; measure 4 cups. Add to egg mixture. Stir until well mixed.
Turn into prepared baking dish. Bake in a 350 degree oven until top is golden brown and pudding is set, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly; then serve alone or with vanilla ice cream.