Sweet Potato Pone
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Makes:
10
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Ground ginger and molasses are combined with mashed sweet potatoes and cooked in the oven for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated sweet potatoes
- 1 cup molasses (or dark cane syrup)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a 3 quart saucepan, combine sweet potatoes, molasses, ginger, baking powder, salt, and vegetable oil.
- Simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
- Pour into well-greased 9 inch baking pan.
- Bake at 325 °F for 30 minutes, stirring every five minutes for the first 20 minutes.
- Smooth down the top and allow to brown.
- Cut into squares and serve hot or cold.
Notes
Sweet Potato Pone is a Liberian dish often served as a dessert following a family meal.
Learn more about:
North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine
North Dakota State University Extension Service
