Best 13 Sweet Potatoes N Pears Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing collection of sweet potato and pear recipes. From savory main courses to delectable desserts, our culinary guide offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the perfect harmony between the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and the juicy, crisp texture of pears. Discover hearty salads adorned with roasted sweet potatoes and pears, drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette that elevates each bite. Relish in the comforting warmth of sweet potato and pear soup, a velvety blend of flavors that nourishes the soul. For a delightful breakfast or brunch, savor sweet potato and pear pancakes, fluffy and golden brown, served with a dollop of honey butter. Satisfy your sweet cravings with our decadent sweet potato and pear pie, a flaky crust encasing a delectable filling of sweet potatoes and caramelized pears. Our culinary journey concludes with a delightful sweet potato and pear crumble, a comforting dessert that combines the flavors of sweet potatoes, pears, and a crispy oat crumble topping. Let your taste buds revel in the harmony of sweet potatoes and pears as you explore our diverse selection of recipes, each one a testament to the culinary magic that can be created with these versatile ingredients.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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This busy diva does not have time for a complicated side dish -- so out of my kitchen came these mashed sweet potatoes and pears. I may never make sweet potatoes any other way ever again.

Provided by Chardonnay Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pears, peeled and sliced
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup water
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place the pears, wine, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove pears from wine and reserve.
  • Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to potatoes to steam dry for a minute or two.
  • Stir the reserved pears, evaporated milk, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

SWEET POTATOES 'N' PEARS



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Pears add a sweet flavor boost to mashed sweet potatoes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
4 cups water
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) pear halves, drained
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; beat until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET POTATO, PEAR, AND FIG CRISP



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My unusual fruit crisp celebrates the flavors of the holidays. Offer it as a side, or add ice cream to make it a standout dessert. -Deanna McDonald, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, undrained
2 medium pears, peeled and chopped
8 ounces dried figs, quartered
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
TOPPING:
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Drain sweet potatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons syrup. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Stir in pears, figs, maple syrup, lemon juice, allspice and reserved sweet potato syrup. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In a small bowl, mix the first seven topping ingredients. Stir in oil and maple syrup; sprinkle over filling., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until fruit is tender. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 21g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATOES N' PEARS



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Hooked on this at first taste! So fun and easy to make and uses only 5 ingredients.

Provided by Rose M. Helle

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 c cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 4 medium)
4 c water
1 can(s) (15-1/4 oz) pear halves, drained
1/3 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Place the sweet potatoes in a shallow 3 qt microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 18-20 minutes until tender.
  • 2. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • 3. Add the remaining ingredients; beat until combined.

PORK STEW WITH PEARS AND SWEET POTATOES



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It's nice knowing that pears, which we think of almost exclusively for desserts in this country, are often used in savory ways in Eastern European cuisines. In this stew, caraway seeds, allspice and fennel reinforce that heritage, while sweet potatoes add rich, round flavors. Although bone-in ribs seem a bit more flavorful, boneless are also fine here. You can even use a combination of both if that's what turns out to be in the package you buy at the store. Because the pears can turn mushy overnight, this is the rare stew that's actually best served the day that it's made.

Provided by John Willoughby

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds boneless or 3 pounds bone-in country-style pork ribs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed
2 onions, halved and thinly sliced
2 bulbs fennel, fronds removed, bulb cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 large or 3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 bay leaves
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
3 pears of your choice, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Grainy mustard for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • If using bone-in ribs, cut away the bones and set aside. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, sprinkle the ribs evenly with the salt and allow to stand, refrigerated, for at least 1 hour and no more than 12 hours. Move oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Dry pork cubes well and sprinkle generously with pepper. Heat oil over medium-high heat in Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, brown the pork well (including bones if you have them), transferring to a platter as browned, adding more oil in between batches if needed.
  • Add the onions and fennel to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are transparent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve any fond on the bottom of the pot. Add the pork (and bones if you have them), sweet potatoes, caraway seeds, allspice, bay leaves and enough chicken stock to just cover the meat. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in oven for 1 hour. Add the pears to the pot, then continue to cook until meat is very tender, about 30 to 45 minutes more.
  • Remove bones from pot, stir in lemon juice, then serve stew in bowls, passing mustard separately so people can put a dollop on their stew if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 876, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1428 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET POTATO-PEAR-CINNAMON JUICE



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Sweet potato may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about juicing, but we love it combined with pear and cinnamon. Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium and beta carotene-which your body can convert to vitamin A (good for the skin and night vision). Be sure to drink your juice as soon as possible after it's made for the most nutritious bang. Adding chia seeds helps replace the fiber that is lost in the juicing process.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving (8 to 10 ounces)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
1 pear, peeled and cored
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional

Steps:

  • Juice the sweet potatoes, then the pear, following your juicer's specific settings for each. Stir in the cinnamon. Stir in the chia seeds if using and let soak for 5 minutes. Serve the juice immediately over ice, if desired.

BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (9-ounce) cans cut sweet potatoes, drained
3 pears, peeled, quartered, and cored
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Olive oil cooking spray
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon herbs de Provence
4 (3/4-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In an 8-inch square baking dish, combine sweet potatoes and pears. In a small bowl, mix pecans, brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, and the melted butter to make a paste. Crumble mixture over potatoes and pears. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes and pears are tender.
  • Meanwhile, spray a roasting pan and rack with cooking spray. Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl, place remaining 1/2 cup flour on a plate and place bread crumbs mixed with herbs de Provence on another plate. Dredge pork chops in flour. Dip in egg and then the bread crumb mixture, coating the pork evenly all over. Arrange chops on a rack in prepared pan and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake alongside pears for 20 minutes, or until pork is cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Serve pork with sweet potatoes and pears.

SWEET POTATOES & PEARS WITH BOURBON GLAZE



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This Christmas I was looking for a sweet potato recipe that did not have the melted marshmellow topping. We found this on gumbopages and have to thank "The Oregonian Food Section" for such a wonderful recipe. The bourbon cooks off and leaves a very rich flavor to complement the pears and sweet potatoes. YUMMY! NOTE: Cane syrup can be difficult to find; I made my own using 1-1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Boil until syrupy.

Provided by Chef Jen and Kai

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup cane syrup
1/2 cup pear nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3-inch slices (yams)
4 large bartlett pears, peeled, halved, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Butter a 13x9x2" glass baking dish.
  • Stir butter, cane syrup, pear nectar, vanilla, Bourbon and orange juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter melts. Increase heat and boil until the mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, then whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • Arrange 1/3 of the sweet potato slices in baking dish. Top with half of the pear slices, then 1/3 of the sweet potato slices. Arrange the remaining slices of sweet potato and pear on top, alternating sweet potato and pear slices, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle lightly with salt, then pour the cane syrup mixture over. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake until the sweet potatoes are nearly tender, about an hour. Uncover and bake until sweet potatoes are completely tender, check with a toothpick or knife point to make sure the sweet potatoes are completely tender.
  • Recipe can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover with foil and refrigerate. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes; spoon the syrup over the sweet potatoes and pears and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 295.4, Carbohydrate 52.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 33.4, Protein 1.6

ROASTED SWEET POTATO, PEAR, AND ONION



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Categories     Potato

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ears bartlett pears, about 14 oz, cored and cut into wedges
2 ears small onions (i used one large sweet onion)
2 ears sweet potatoes, about 1 pound, cut into 1/2 inch think half moons
6 sprigs thyme
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • 1. heat oven to 425. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss pears, onions, sweet potatoes, and thyme with olive oil and 1 teaspoon, each salt and pepper. roast until gold brown and tender, 35-45 minutes.

ROASTED PEARS AND SWEET POTATOES



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Bartlett pears have a soft, sweet flesh that makes them wonderful for baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 sweet potatoes, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Coarse salt
2 Bartlett pears, cored, quartered, and halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub potatoes. Quarter lengthwise; slice diagonally 1 1/2 inches thick. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss slices with olive oil, dry mustard, ground ginger, and cayenne; season with coarse salt. Roast, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Core and quarter 2 Bartlett pears; halve crosswise. Add to the potatoes; toss all with another tablespoon oil. Continue roasting until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 g, Fat 11 g, Protein 3 g

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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You'll have plenty of time for cozy winter hugs with this simple dish of pork roasted with sweet potatoes, pears and fresh sage.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/4 lb)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 large dark-orange sweet potato (about 1 lb), peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 firm ripe small pears, unpeeled, each cut into 6 wedges
1 medium sweet onion, halved crosswise, cut into thin wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh sage leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place pork tenderloin in pan. In small bowl, mix rosemary, salt, sage and pepper. Rub half of seasoning mixture on pork.
  • In medium bowl, toss sweet potato, pears and onion with oil until coated. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture; toss. Place vegetables around pork.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring vegetables and pears gently once or twice during baking, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F, and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven; cover with foil and let stand 3 minutes before slicing. Cut pork into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with vegetables. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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Categories     Food Processor     Mixer     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Pear     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
4 large firm but ripe Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3 inch-thick slices
3/4 cup (or more) pear nectar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (generous) ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2 - inch glass baking dish. Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Place on baking sheet; bake until very tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; sautée until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup nectar; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, adding more nectar if mixture sticks to skillet and stirring often, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor and puree.
  • Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl of electric mixer. Add 4 tablespoons butter; beat until smooth. Mix in pear puree, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Bake potatoes uncovered until just heated through, about 20 minutes.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS



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Make and share this Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork With Sweet Potatoes and Pears recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dustygrl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut lengthwise into wedges (about 1 pound)
2 bartlett pears, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 sprigs fresh thyme
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 piece pork tenderloin (1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 lb prosciutto
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425º F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes, pears, oil, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wrap the pork in the prosciutto, slightly overlapping the slices to cover the pork completely.
  • Push the vegetables to the edges of the baking sheet, place the pork in the center, and drizzle the pork with the honey. Roast until the pork is cooked through and the sweet potatoes and pears are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Let the pork rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the sweet potatoes and pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 36.9, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 15.2, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, smooth sweet potatoes with no blemishes or bruises. Avoid any that are soft or have cuts or bruises.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes before baking: This helps the steam to escape and prevents the potatoes from bursting.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the potatoes, but they are generally done when a knife can be easily inserted into the center.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling: This will help to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Use a variety of pears: Different varieties of pears will have different flavors and textures, so feel free to experiment. Some good choices include Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou pears.
  • Add some spices: Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can help to enhance the flavor of the sweet potatoes and pears.
  • Serve the sweet potatoes and pears warm: They can be served on their own or with a variety of toppings, such as yogurt, granola, or nuts.

Conclusion:

Sweet potatoes and pears are a delicious and healthy combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. This recipe is a great way to enjoy these two ingredients together, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack or meal, give this recipe a try.

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