Belizean Sweet Potato Pone

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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Belizean Sweet Potato Pone

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