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
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
In a 3 quart saucepan, combine sweet potatoes, molasses, ginger, baking powder, salt, and vegetable oil.
Simmer slowly, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.
Pour into well-greased 9 inch baking pan.
Bake at 325 °F 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 190 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 361 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 26 g |
| Added Sugars included | 23 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 132 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 601 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Sweet Potato Pone. Recipe source: North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine North Dakota State University Extension Service. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.