Are you looking for a delicious and healthy dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth? If so, you need to try sweet potato pear and fig crisp. This dish is made with simple ingredients found at your local grocery store and can be prepared in just a few minutes. It's the perfect way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and pears, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
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ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND FRESH FIGS
This dish from Yotam Ottolenghi, a chef and an author of "Jerusalem," the beloved Middle Eastern cookbook, takes inspiration from a city where fig trees grow in abundance. Roasted sweet potatoes, along with wedges of fresh figs, are piled onto a plate, drizzled with a green onion-chile sauce and a balsamic reduction then dotted with generous pats of goat cheese. Do plan ahead, as this recipe does require a bit of preparation, but it's easy work that's more than worth it.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Wash the sweet potatoes, halve them lengthwise, and then cut each half into 3 long wedges. Mix with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and some black pepper.
- Spread the wedges out, skin side down, on a baking sheet and cook for about 25 minutes, until they are soft but not mushy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
- To make the balsamic reduction, place the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, until it thickens. Be sure to remove the pan from the heat when the vinegar is still runnier than honey; it will continue to thicken as it cools. Stir in a drop of water before serving if it does become too thick to drizzle
- Arrange the sweet potatoes on a serving platter. Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the green onions and chili. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to make sure not to burn the chili. Spoon the oil, onions and chili over the sweet potatoes. Dot the figs among the wedges, and then drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Serve at room temperature. Crumble the cheese over the top, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 343, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 619 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams
SWEET POTATO, PEAR, AND FIG CRISP
My unusual fruit crisp celebrates the flavors of the holidays. Offer it as a side, or add ice cream to make it a standout dessert. -Deanna McDonald, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Drain sweet potatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons syrup. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Stir in pears, figs, maple syrup, lemon juice, allspice and reserved sweet potato syrup. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish., In a small bowl, mix the first seven topping ingredients. Stir in oil and maple syrup; sprinkle over filling., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until fruit is tender. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 21g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & FRESH FIGS
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories Salad Vegetarian Fig Sweet Potato/Yam Fall
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F / 240°C.
- Wash the sweet potatoes, halve them lengthwise, and then cut each half again similarly into 3 long wedges. Mix with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and some black pepper. Spread the wedges out, skin side down, on a baking sheet and cook for about 25 minutes, until soft but not mushy. Remove from the oven and leave to cool down.
- To make the balsamic reduction, place the balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then decrease the heat and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, until it thickens. Be sure to remove the pan from the heat when the vinegar is still runnier than honey; it will continue to thicken as it cools. Stir in a drop of water before serving if it does become too thick to drizzle.
- Arrange the sweet potatoes on a serving platter. Heat the remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the green onions and chile. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often to make sure not to burn the chile. Spoon the oil, onions, and chile over the sweet potatoes. Dot the figs among the wedges and then drizzle over the balsamic reduction. Serve at room temperature. Crumble the cheese over the top, if using.
SWEET POTATO-PEAR-CINNAMON JUICE
Sweet potato may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about juicing, but we love it combined with pear and cinnamon. Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium and beta carotene-which your body can convert to vitamin A (good for the skin and night vision). Be sure to drink your juice as soon as possible after it's made for the most nutritious bang. Adding chia seeds helps replace the fiber that is lost in the juicing process.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving (8 to 10 ounces)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Juice the sweet potatoes, then the pear, following your juicer's specific settings for each. Stir in the cinnamon. Stir in the chia seeds if using and let soak for 5 minutes. Serve the juice immediately over ice, if desired.
ROASTED PEARS AND SWEET POTATOES
Bartlett pears have a soft, sweet flesh that makes them wonderful for baking.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub potatoes. Quarter lengthwise; slice diagonally 1 1/2 inches thick. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss slices with olive oil, dry mustard, ground ginger, and cayenne; season with coarse salt. Roast, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Core and quarter 2 Bartlett pears; halve crosswise. Add to the potatoes; toss all with another tablespoon oil. Continue roasting until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 g, Fat 11 g, Protein 3 g
SWEET POTATO CRISP
Everyone at my house likes this at Thanksgiving. You can add any spices you want to the sweet potato like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger etc. The topping is nice and crunchy.
Provided by RB1953
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9 inch square baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, milk, salt and vanilla until well blended. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the light brown sugar, pecans and flour. Stir in remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter to make the crumb topping. Spread topping over the sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until topping is browned and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Carbohydrate 110.7 g, Cholesterol 89.1 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 399.8 mg, Sugar 77.8 g
MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS
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.
Provided by Chardonnay Queen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 21.6 g
MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS
Categories Food Processor Mixer Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Pear Sweet Potato/Yam Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2 - inch glass baking dish. Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Place on baking sheet; bake until very tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Remove from oven. Reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pears; sautée until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup nectar; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until pears are very tender, adding more nectar if mixture sticks to skillet and stirring often, about 4 minutes. Transfer to processor and puree.
- Peel sweet potatoes; place in large bowl of electric mixer. Add 4 tablespoons butter; beat until smooth. Mix in pear puree, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Bake potatoes uncovered until just heated through, about 20 minutes.
SWEET POTATO CRISPS
Everyone's favourite veggie snack: crispy sweet potato slices roasted in olive oil. They're a great lunchbox filler and vegan too
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Snack
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and slice the sweet potato thinly. Toss with the olive oil and roast for 15-20 mins until crisp. Leave to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
GRILLED BRIE AND FIG SANDWICHES WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES
Oh my - yummy and unique! Another Rachel Ray recipe. If you prefer substitute apricot preserves for the fig.
Provided by MA HIKER
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Scrub the sweet potatoes and cut into fries 1/2-inch thick. Toss on the baking sheet with the olive oil and season lightly with salt. Spread in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes; flip with a spatula, then bake until the ends start to crisp about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- Lay the bread slices in pairs on a work surface. Spread the fig preserves equally onto 4 slices of bread.
- Lay 2 slices of cheese over the preserves.
- Arrange the prosciutto on top, folding evenly with the edges of the bread.
- Cover the remaining bread slices and spread half the butter on top. Invert the sandwiches and spread the remaining butter on the other side.
- Put sandwiches in hot pan, cook turning once or twice until both sides are golden and crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Cut the sandwiches in half and serve with sweet potato fries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 737.2, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 1055.2, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 13.4, Protein 28
Tips:
- Utilize seasonal ingredients: The freshest and most flavorful fruits are available during their peak season. When they are in season, try to get sweet potatoes, pears, and figs.
- Choose ripe fruits: The sweetness and flavor of your crisp will be enhanced by using ripe fruits. Make sure the pears and figs are soft and fragrant, and that the sweet potatoes are firm and have a deep orange color.
- Don't overwork the dough: To prevent a tough and dense crust, mix the dough ingredients just until they come together. Use your hands or a pastry blender to mix the ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- Chill the dough: Before rolling it out, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and prevent it from becoming too sticky.
- Don't overcook the crisp: The crisp is done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Overcooking will result in a dry and tough crisp.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato, pear, and fig crisp is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet potatoes, pears, and figs creates a unique and flavorful filling, while the oat and pecan crumble topping adds a crunchy texture. This crisp is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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