Cazuelas de Batatas y Calabaza — 1856 & 1914 Recipes [The Forgotten Puerto Rican Dessert]

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a similar richness with a unique flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

marshmallows

🥗Healthier: vegan marshmallows

💰Cheaper: whipped cream

Vegan marshmallows cater to dietary restrictions.

Peel and cut pumpkin into pieces.

Peel and cut sweet potatoes into pieces.

Boil sweet potatoes and pumpkin in two separate containers until tender.

Mash the sweet potatoes and pumpkin together.

Add 1/4 cup coconut milk and 1/4 cup evaporated milk to the mashed mixture.

Slowly add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and mix well.

Add 1 cup brown sugar gradually while mixing.

Add 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground clove, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the mixture.

Mix in 3 beaten eggs until well combined.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Pour the mixture into an oven-friendly baking container.

Bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens