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SWEET POTATO PONE



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This recipe is my great-grandmother's - she passed it down to my grandmother who passed it down to me. It's similar to pie but made in a casserole dish.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 3 tablespoons juice (from about 1/2 orange)
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and finely grated (about 3 medium potatoes; 6 cups grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar and molasses in a large bowl. Whisk in the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, orange zest and orange juice. Fold in the sweet potatoes. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, then smooth the top and cover with foil.
  • Bake until the center is set and the potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until caramelized on top, another 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • To make the whipped cream topping: beat 1 cup heavy cream and 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a chilled bowl with a mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.

SWEET POTATO PONE



Sweet Potato Pone image

This sweet potato pone is not just an eagerly anticipated side dish for Thanksgiving dinner—I make it to dress up ordinary meals, too. It's so delicious, you can almost serve it as a dessert! -Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 pounds large sweet potatoes (about 4 large, peeled and shredded)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, corn syrup, butter and orange zest. In another bowl, combine flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to sweet potato mixture; mix well. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until potatoes are bubbly and golden brown, 55-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATO PONE



Sweet Potato Pone image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray, for the dish
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon orange zest plus 3 tablespoons orange juice (from 1/2 orange)
2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated (about 3 medium potatoes; 6 cups grated on the fine side of a grater)
Eggnog Whipped Cream, recipe follows
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup eggnog

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the butter with the brown sugar and molasses in a bowl. Whisk in the eggs, half-and-half and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the salt, spices, orange zest and juice. Fold in the sweet potatoes. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, then smooth the top and cover with foil.
  • Bake until the center is set and the potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until bubbling and starting to brown on the edges, another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Serve chilled or at room temperature with the Eggnog Whipped Cream.
  • Add the whipping cream, confectioners' sugar and nutmeg to the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a chilled large bowl if using a hand mixer) and whisk on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold in the eggnog.

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