Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Pears Recipes

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WHITE 'N' SWEET MASHED POTATOES



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Sweet potatoes are a staple of Southern cooking here in North Carolina. Combined with russet potatoes, this recipe makes simple mashed potatoes a very special treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1 cup milk, warmed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place russet potatoes and sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, mash the potatoes with the milk, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg until potatoes reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATOES 'N' PEARS



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Pears add a sweet flavor boost to mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
4 cups water
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; beat until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH PEARS



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Make and share this Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Pears recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Spamster

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs sweet potatoes, scrubbed
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
kosher salt
black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 8
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried sage

Steps:

  • prepare potatoes.
  • bake in oven 375 F oven until soft-1 hour.
  • scoop out insideof potatoes when cooled.
  • mix with mixer.
  • add remaining ingredients until just combined.
  • transfer to large baking dish.
  • melt butter in skillet.
  • add pears, brown sugar,ginger and sage.
  • cook until pears are light brown on both sides.
  • pour over potatoes.
  • bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.9, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 78.1, Sodium 360.6, Carbohydrate 114.2, Fiber 15, Sugar 46.2, Protein 7.2

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pear     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
4 large firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3 inch-thick slices
3/4 cup (or more) pear nectar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2 - inch glass baking dish. Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Place on baking sheet; bake until very tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; sautée until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup nectar; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, adding more nectar if mixture sticks to skillet and stirring often, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor and puree.
  • Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl of electric mixer. Add 4 tablespoons butter; beat until smooth. Mix in pear puree, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Bake potatoes uncovered until just heated through, about 20 minutes.

MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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Simple mashed sweet potatoes flavored with maple syrup and butter.

Provided by RAINSPIRIT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
¾ cup milk
½ cup butter
¾ cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • With an electric mixer on low, blend potatoes, slowly adding milk, about 1/2 a cup at a time. Use more or less to achieve desired texture. Add butter and maple syrup to taste. Blend until smooth. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 160.1 mg, Sugar 32.3 g

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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This busy diva does not have time for a complicated side dish -- so out of my kitchen came these mashed sweet potatoes and pears. I may never make sweet potatoes any other way ever again.

Provided by Chardonnay Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pears, peeled and sliced
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup water
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place the pears, wine, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove pears from wine and reserve.
  • Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to potatoes to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Stir the reserved pears, evaporated milk, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

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