Sweet Potato Pone - Classic Gullah Geechee Sweet Potato Pone Recipe - Ellen’s Homemade Delights 🍠

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed provides binding without cholesterol.

Cut off the ends and peel 3 medium sweet potatoes.

Grate the sweet potatoes using the finer side of a box grater until you have 6 cups of finely shredded sweet potatoes.

Set the grated sweet potatoes aside.

Zest 1 medium orange using a microplane or the finer side of a box grater, avoiding the white part.

Juice the orange to yield 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice.

In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter and let it cool.

Add 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar and 1/4 cup of molasses to the melted butter and stir until well incorporated.

In a large bowl, beat 3 extra-large eggs at room temperature.

Add the sugar mixture to the beaten eggs and mix well.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of evaporated milk until combined.

Add the fresh orange juice, orange zest, and spices: 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves; mix until well blended.

Fold in the shredded sweet potatoes until fully incorporated.

Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch square baking pan or a 9x9 inch pan, spreading it evenly with an offset spatula.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F.

Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until caramelized on top.

Let the sweet potato pone rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

Optionally refrigerate for 2 hours for a firmer consistency before serving.

Serve with homemade whipped cream and a dusting of ground cinnamon.

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