Sweet potato pone
Print recipe| Serves | 6-8 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 50 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hour |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Region | South American |
Ingredients
- 2lb sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (Or more if you'd like a sweeter dessert)
- 2oz butter (60 g)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (60ml)
- 2 Large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup dark rum (125ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
| 1. | Cook the sweet potatoes in boiling water for 20 minutes until tender. Drain and mash the potatoes with the brown sugar and butter. Stir in the orange juice. Lightly beat the egg yolks and add them to the sweet potato mixture along with the rum. |
| 2. | Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a pie plate or baking dish and set it aside |
| 3. | Beat the egg whites with the salt until firm. Gently fold the egg whites into the potato mixture. Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 30 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. |
Note
Adapted from: Authentic recipes from Jamaica by John DeMers
