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Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

SUBMITTED BY: Chardonnay Queen 

"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."
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pears, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by CYNTHIA MCHUGH 
I have not tried this yet, but it sounds very interesting. Been cooking long enough to know... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 176

  • Total Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 68mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.8g
  • Protein: 1.3g

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