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Sweet Potato Pone
Ground ginger and molasses are combined with mashed sweet potatoes and cooked in the oven for a delicious dessert. USDA MyPlate Kitchen — North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine — North Dakota State University Extension Service (public domain), via myplate.food
Ingredients
- 3 cups grated sweet potatoes
- 1 cup molasses (or dark cane syrup)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Method
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine all ingredients in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
- Pour into well-greased 9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every five minutes for the first 20 minutes.
- Smooth down the top and allow to brown.
- Cut into squares and serve hot or cold.
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