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ginger bread sweet potatoes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Patsy Fowler
Anderson, SC

well i love this time of the year where you bake all the ginger bread recipes you want this one don't last long around the house at all

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For ginger bread sweet potatoes

  • 4 c
    diced sweet potatoes
  • 1 c
    minced pears (about 1 medium)
  • 1/4 c
    minced dried cranberries
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp
    brown sugar or agave nectar, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried ginger
  • 1/8 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp
    allspice, ground
  • 1/8 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 pinch
    cloves
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    minced gingerbread cookies, optional

How To Make ginger bread sweet potatoes

  • 1
    Put the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.
  • 2
    Bring to a boil, then lower to medium high heat and cook until easily mashed with a fork. Drain in a colander.
  • 3
    Put the potatoes in a bowl and mash, adding a tablespoon or 2 of water if needed.
  • 4
    Mix in the pears, cranberries, spices and salt. Sprinkle each serving with gingerbread cookie crumbs.

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