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Jazz Hot: Sweet Potato Pone

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by Waverly

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by sdebrango

This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Root Vegetable Side
sdebrango's Testing Notes: I have to admit, before today I had never tasted a pone and had no idea what it was. Waverly's Sweet Potato Pone fixed that. It’s really delicious. In fact I think it can wear two hats; it...
I have to admit, before today I had never tasted a pone and had no idea what it was. Waverly's Sweet Potato Pone fixed that. It’s really delicious. In fact I think it can wear two hats; it would be equally good as a side (think candied sweet potatoes only better and not as sweet) or as a dessert. I love the spicing and the addition of the orange zest and brandy really add to the overall flavor. It's super easy to put together, especially if you grate the sweet potato with your food processor. I had it warm with some whipped cream and imagined myself at Jazz Fest in Louisiana. - sdebrango

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Waverly's Notes: There is a tent at Jazz Fest in New Orleans (or at least there was before I had children) that sells the most delicious sweet potato pone. Somewhere between a pudding and a cake, pone is...
There is a tent at Jazz Fest in New Orleans (or at least there was before I had children) that sells the most delicious sweet potato pone. Somewhere between a pudding and a cake, pone is most often made with corn. Pones can also be made with sweet root vegetables like sweet potatoes. Serve pone with a savory entree or as dessert topped with whipped cream. My grandmother used make something very much like this. Here is my version. - Waverly

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Serves 4-6

1/2 cup dark brown sugar, plus more for the topping Ask a question about this ingredient

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Ask a question about this ingredient

2 eggs at room temperature, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient

4 cups peeled and then grated sweet potatoes (about 2-3 large) Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 cup whole milk Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 cup molasses Ask a question about this ingredient

2 tablespoons brandy Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 tsp cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon allspice Ask a question about this ingredient

1/4 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient

1/2 orange, zested Ask a question about this ingredient

PREP: Preheat the oven to 350. Butter a glass baking dish.
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MIX: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and beat to combine. Add grated potatoes, milk, brandy, molasses, spices, salt and orange zest. Stir until combined.
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BAKE: Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar on top and bake until set, about 1 hour in a shallow pan.
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5 Comments on Jazz Hot: Sweet Potato Pone

sdebrango added 7 months ago

My first pone ever and it's absolutely delicious!! The orange and brandy take it over the top.

Waverly added 7 months ago

I am so happy that you are enjoying it! Brandy and orange make so many things delicious.

gingerroot added 8 months ago

I hope to get to the Jazz Fest someday (when my kiddos are older - missed the boat on going before children), but in the meantime, I think I will be perfectly happy with your version. Yum! Thanks for the recipe.