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Sweet Potato Pone

Cultural Context

Sweet Potato Pone is a traditional Jamaican dessert that reflects the island's agricultural heritage, utilizing locally grown sweet potatoes. This dish is often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing warmth and togetherness. In modern times, variations have emerged, including vegan adaptations, making it accessible to a wider audience.

JamaicanJMdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 lbs sweet potatoes
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup salted butter
2 large eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup raisins
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 teaspoon ginger

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Combine sweet potatoes and pumpkin in a bowl using a spoon, then mix with hands for better flavor.

2

Add salted butter to the mixture.

3

Incorporate coconut milk (optional to add more later).

4

Add black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla extract, pina colada extract, and Angostura bitters to the mixture.

5

Mix thoroughly, tasting and adjusting ingredients as needed.

6

Add fresh grated ginger and more coconut milk if desired.

7

Stir in currants and additional coconut milk and cinnamon as needed.

8

Grease the baking pan with salted butter.

9

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

10

Pour the mixture into the greased pan.

11

Bake until it pulls away from the edges or a wooden skewer comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dishovenmixersifter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Sweet Potato PuddingSweet Potato Cake

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