WHIPPED SWEET POTATOES WITH PEARS

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These creamy sweet potatoes baked with pears smell wonderful while cooking and taste magnificent on the Thanksgiving table. This dish is sure to become a family favorite!

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 sweet potatoes
4 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake in the preheated oven 1 hour, or until tender.
  • Peel the baked sweet potatoes. Place in a medium bowl and whip until smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, gently cook the pears 10 minutes, or until tender. Process the pears in a food processor until smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the evaporated milk, vanilla, brown sugar and butter. Heat until scalded. Blend into the sweet potatoes.
  • Mix the pear puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, orange juice and pecans into the sweet potato mixture. Transfer to a large baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3 calories, Carbohydrate 58.2 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 150.6 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

Christopher Rodriguez
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


curt watson
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This recipe was too complicated and time-consuming.


M Bodrul
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I followed the recipe exactly but my dish turned out runny.


Pamela Short
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This dish was a waste of time and ingredients.


Abdulrehman Gadhi
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I found this recipe to be bland and uninspired.


Ben Feltham
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Fa Fa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Lenovo Tab
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This was so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Md Mahim
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


tahir gujjar
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This dish was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the unique combination of sweet potatoes and pears, and the whipped texture was a nice change from the usual mashed potatoes. I'll definitely be adding this to my holiday menu next year.


Hashmat Ullah
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5 stars!


Lewis Hansborough
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"Whipped sweet potatoes with pears? I’ll be honest I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was freaking DELICIOUS and sooo easy to make. I love that it’s a healthy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. I will definitely be making thi