SWEET POTATOES ANNA WITH PRUNES
This layered sweet potato gratin comes out of the oven caramelized on the edges and glistening with butter. The potatoes in the center are soft, their layers embedded with prunes; the ones around the edges are so crisp and sweet from the port, they taste candied. Slice the potatoes thinly - use a mandoline if you have one - and check the potatoes after 35 minutes in the oven. By 40 minutes, ours were perfect.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Clarify the butter: In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter. Skim off any foam, then pour the clear liquid into a bowl, leaving behind the solids.
- Heat the port to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the prunes, turn off the heat and let them soak until plumped, about 20 minutes. Drain and chop the prunes coarsely.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- Brush a layer of clarified butter onto your favorite 8- or 9-inch round baking dish or ovenproof frying pan.
- Arrange a layer of potatoes, overlapping in circles, in the dish. Brush with the clarified butter and season with salt and pepper. Arrange another layer of potatoes and sprinkle with about half the prune pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Brush with clarified butter. Repeat with one more layer of potatoes and prunes, then end with a layer of potatoes. Remember to brush each layer with clarified butter and salt and pepper. You can do four layers of potatoes or six; it's up to you. Pack the potatoes tightly by pressing down on them with your palms. If there's a little butter left at the end, it's no big deal.
- Bake until crisp and tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then flip the cake onto a serving plate and cut into wedges. If desired, finish with a dusting of sugar and a couple of minutes of broiling, for a brûlée top. It can also be made using apples and prunes, or just apples.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Waqas kahloon
waqaskahloon52@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I highly recommend it.
David Vorster
d@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and prunes.
Sohan Retash
s.r@aol.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Michael Lengyel
m-l@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less butter or oil.
Thabo Poopedi
t_poopedi@hotmail.co.ukI love sweet potatoes and prunes, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The dish was flavorful and comforting. I'll definitely be making it again.
Vincent Milito
v.m41@hotmail.frThis recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
alpha_yt_12
alpha_yt_12@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The prunes and spices balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes perfectly.
Eugene Mallory
e_mallory2@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the sweet potatoes and prunes. I will definitely be making this again.
Nazim Butt
buttn67@hotmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.
QueenR! Khan
q.k@hotmail.frThis recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer prunes. Otherwise, it was a good dish.
Babarghori Babarghori
babarghoribabarghori80@gmail.comI wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sweet potatoes and prunes were a great combination, and the spices added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Daniel Albert
albert_daniel@aol.comThis dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet potatoes and prunes. I will definitely be making this again.
LIBERIA KWADO
k-liberia@gmail.comI tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The sweet potatoes were perfectly caramelized and the prunes added a nice touch of sweetness. I served it with a side of roasted chicken and it was a hit with my family.
Ba Bul
bulb@gmail.comThis recipe was absolutely delicious! The sweet potatoes and prunes complemented each other perfectly, and the spices added a wonderful depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this dish again.