Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

Recipe by Chardonnay Queen from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 50 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 2 pears, peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 232
  • Carbohydrate: 36g
  • Fat: 7g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sugar: 22g

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