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Sweet Potato Pone (Cajun) Recipe

Sweet Potato Pone (Cajun) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
1/4 lb unsalted butter
1/4 cup light molasses
1/2 cup orange juice, fresh-squeezed
1 lemon
1 orange , zest of, minced
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp brandy (or rum)
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled, grated (raw )
2 lemons
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water

Directions:

FOR THE PONE: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, then butter a 9 x9 x2 baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, with a hand-held mixer, cream the sugar & butter, then gradually beat in the molasses & orange juice.
In another container, from the 1 lemon, mince the zest & set it aside while removing & discarding the white pith from the lemon. After that, seed the lemon & chop the pulp fine, before adding this pulp to the sugar/butter mixture, along with the orange zest, eggs, seasonings & brandy, mixing well to combine.
Add the grated sweet potatoes & mix well, then smooth this mixture into the prepared baking dish & bake for 1 hour.
FOR THE CANDIED LEMON SLICES: Meanwhile, cut the 2 lemons crosswise into 1/8-inch slices & remove the seeds.
In a covered pan, boil the sugar with the water for 5 minutes, then remove the cover & boil rapidly until syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (236 degrees F), then remove the pan from the heat.
Dip lemon slices in the syrup & put them on a baking sheet to dry until ready to use.
As soon as the pone is done, transfer the entire pone square to a rack to cool.
When cooled, cut into 12 bars & top each with a candied lemon slice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	457.86 Kcal (1917 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.31g	28%
Cholesterol	149.75mg	50%
Sodium	79.75mg	3%
Potassium	547.37mg	12%
Total Carbs	70.22g	23%
Sugars	59.63g	239%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	11%
Protein	5.62g	11%
Vitamin C	38.2mg	64%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	100.6mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	195.52 Kcal (819 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.82g	28%
Cholesterol	63.95mg	50%
Sodium	34.06mg	3%
Potassium	233.74mg	12%
Total Carbs	29.99g	23%
Sugars	25.46g	239%
Dietary Fiber	1.19g	11%
Protein	2.4g	11%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	64%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	21%
Iron	1mg	12%
Calcium	42.9mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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