Spiced Sweet Potato Pone with Candied Pecans

Spiced Sweet Potato Pone with Candied Pecans ingredients

• 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 whole large eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
• 0.25 tsp ground ginger
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup pecan halves
• 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

How to make Spiced Sweet Potato Pone with Candied Pecans

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a 2-quart casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. **Prepare the Sweet Potato Pone:** In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups grated sweet potatoes, 0.75 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar. Mix thoroughly until the sugars are evenly distributed through the sweet potatoes.
3. Add 0.5 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg, 0.25 tsp ground ginger, and 0.25 tsp salt to the sweet potato mixture. Stir everything together until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
4. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown and slightly firm to the touch. A knife inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
5. **Prepare the Candied Pecans (optional):** While the pone is baking, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 0.5 cup pecan halves and 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until the sugar melts and coats the pecans and they are lightly caramelized.
6. Remove the candied pecans from the heat and spread them out on a small piece of parchment paper to cool and prevent sticking. They will crisp up as they cool.
7. Once the sweet potato pone is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the pone to set further and makes it easier to scoop.
8. Garnish the warm sweet potato pone with the candied pecans just before serving. This dish is excellent warm, often served as a hearty dessert or a sweet side dish.

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