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Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

"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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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 176 | Total Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by Cook 
AMAZING! I was very skeptical of this recipe, but had both sweet potatoes and pears that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by mrs. kosmos 
Flavor wise, it needed salt desperately, but with some salt, it was delicious. Texture wise,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2009 by CYNTHIA MCHUGH Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I have not tried this yet, but it sounds very interesting. Been cooking long enough to know... MORE

 
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