How to Make Pain Patate| Haitian Pain Patate with raisins & prunes| White Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while enhancing flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Peel and cut 2 pounds of white sweet potatoes into chunks.

Shred the sweet potatoes using a shredder.

Mash the grated sweet potatoes with 3 ripe bananas using your hands.

Add 12 ounces of coconut milk and 12 ounces of evaporated milk to the mixture; stir well.

Mix in 1 cup of brown sugar and set aside extra sugar for later adjustments.

Add the juice of 2 limes and 2 tablespoons of grated ginger root; stir to combine.

Incorporate 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into the mixture.

Transfer the mixture to the stove and cook for about 45 minutes until it thickens and darkens.

Once the mixture starts to boil, add in 3 tablespoons of melted butter.

After about 45 minutes, stir in 1/4 cup of flour to thicken the mixture further.

Add in 1/2 cup of raisins, 1/2 cup of prunes, and 1/4 cup of dark rum; stir well and cook for another 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness by looking for crispy edges or using a fork to test the center.

While baking, prepare the prune and raisin glaze by chopping up 1/4 cup of prunes and mixing them with 1/4 cup of raisins and 1/4 cup of dark rum; let soak for 30 minutes.

Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; stir until dissolved.

Once the mixture boils, add the soaked prunes and raisins; cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Once the Pain Patate is done baking, pour the prune and raisin glaze over it before serving.

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