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.
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Zoey Prejean
[email protected]This recipe was delicious! The mashed sweet potatoes and pears were creamy and flavorful, and the maple syrup added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
dwayne daniels
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The mashed sweet potatoes were bland, and the pears were mushy. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.
Reem Al Abdullah
[email protected]This recipe is a family favorite! We make it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. The mashed sweet potatoes and pears are always a hit.
K Han Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The mashed sweet potatoes were lumpy, and the pears were mushy. I had to throw the whole thing away.
Saad hassan
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The mashed sweet potatoes were bland, and the pears didn't really add anything. I wouldn't make this again.
Roelof Labuschagne
[email protected]This was a tasty and easy side dish. I used brown sugar instead of honey, and it turned out great. The mashed sweet potatoes and pears were creamy and flavorful, and they were a perfect accompaniment to my roasted chicken.
Bailey Scott
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The mashed sweet potatoes and pears are creamy and flavorful, and they're the perfect side dish for any occasion.
Lori Melson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind! The combination of sweet potatoes and pears was perfect, and the maple syrup added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hmza Satti
[email protected]Delicious!
Adam Sunie
[email protected]Meh. This recipe was just okay. The mashed sweet potatoes were bland, and the pears didn't really add anything. I wouldn't make this again.
Katende Robert
[email protected]Not bad! I thought the flavors of the sweet potatoes and pears went well together, but the texture was a bit too mushy for my taste. I think I would have preferred to roast the pears instead of boiling them, to give them a bit more bite.
King Dom
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used maple syrup instead of honey, and it added a nice touch of sweetness. The mashed sweet potatoes and pears were creamy and flavorful, and they were a perfect accompaniment to my roasted chick
gOD_of_Phancii
[email protected]I've never thought to combine sweet potatoes and pears before, but it worked surprisingly well! The sweetness of the pears balanced out the earthiness of the sweet potatoes, and the result was a delicious and unique side dish. I'll definitely be maki
Aneel Shahzad
[email protected]This sweet potato and pear mash was a hit! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I added a bit of extra cinnamon and nutmeg, and it really brought out the flavors of the sweet potatoes and pea