Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

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This busy diva does not have time for a complicated side dish -- so out of my kitchen came these mashed sweet potatoes and pears. I may never make sweet potatoes any other way ever again.

Submitted by Chardonnay Queen
Published on March 5, 2020
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pears, peeled and sliced

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup water

  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 cup evaporated milk

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Place the pears, wine, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer until pears are soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove pears from wine and reserve.

  2. Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to potatoes to steam dry for a minute or two.

  3. Stir the reserved pears, evaporated milk, vanilla, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg into the sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232 Calories
7g Fat
36g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 147mg 11%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 442mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.