Belizean Sweet Potato Pone

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Belizean Sweet Potato Pone is a cherished dessert in Belizean households, celebrated for its sweet, moist texture and aromatic flavors. This delightful dish, which is somewhere between a dense cake and a pudding, combines creamy coconut milk, grated sweet potatoes, and a balanced medley of spices for a truly unique culinary experience.

Ingredients

🍠 3 lbs purple-skinned sweet potatoes grated
🍬 2 1/2 cups dark brown sugar recommended for its molasses flavor
🥥 2 cans Goya Coconut Milk
🍇 1 cup dark raisins
🍀 4 ounces fresh ginger peeled and grated/blended
🧈 1/2 stick melted butter
🌿 2 tbsp McCormick Imitation Vanilla Extract
🌰 1 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

1- Preparation:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes and fresh ginger.
Using the Ninja brand blender, blend the chopped sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, and the two cans of Goya coconut milk until smooth and liquefied.

2- Mixing the Batter:

Pour the smooth mixture into a large stainless steel mixing bowl.
Add the melted butter, brown sugar, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly with a red silicone spatula until well combined and the sugar is fully dissolved.
Fold in the raisins until evenly distributed.

3- Baking:

Transfer the mixture to a rectangular glass baking dish.
Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes initially.
Carefully remove from the oven, stir the pone with a spatula to ensure even cooking and bring the gelatin layer to the top.
Return to the oven and bake until it develops a deep golden-brown color, checking for a set texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: About 1 hour
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: Approximately 8-10 servings
Equipment: Blender (Ninja brand)
Large Mixing Bowl
Measuring Bowls and Cups
Silicone Spatula
Rectangular Glass Baking Dish
Oven (Preheated to 350°F)
Wire Cooling Rack
Red Kitchen Towels for handling dishes

Cooking Tips

Using a blender instead of a food processor yields a smoother texture for both ginger and sweet potatoes.
Stirring halfway through baking encourages even cooking and enhances the top layer's gelatin texture.
Opt for dark brown sugar to add a rich molasses undertone to your pone.

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