PINEAPPLE SWEET POTATO BOATS

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Crushed pineapple adds a tasty twist to these twice-baked sweet potatoes. Mini-marshmallows can be used in place of the pineapple if you prefer.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium sweet potatoes
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger and allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
2 cans (14 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
6 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 12-14 minutes or until tender, turning once. , When cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash the pulp. Add the crushed pineapple, butter, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice and nutmeg; mix well. Spoon into sweet potato shells., Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with pineapple tidbits and brown sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

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