Sweet Potato Pone

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This sweet potato pone recipe comes from my great-great aunt Truly Jackson Williams from Tallula, Louisiana who was Papa Hollis' sister.

Submitted by Great Chef
Updated on October 1, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 large sweet potato, cut into chunks

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish with butter or oil.

  2. Place sweet potato chunks into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

  3. Mash sweet potatoes with a potato masher. Add brown sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt; beat with a whisk until fluffy. Add eggs; continue whisking until mixture is light in color. Transfer to the prepared dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 90 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

279 Calories
17g Fat
31g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 279
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 62mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 201mg 4%

* 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.