Sweet Potatoes 'n' Pears

4.5
(90)
63 Reviews
1 Photo

Pears add a sweet flavor boost to mashed sweet potatoes.

By
Allrecipes Member
Generic Allrecipes Bio image
Allrecipes Member

The Allrecipes Community includes over 15 million home cooks around the world who contribute recipes to our ever-growing library. Beyond submitting their personal recipes for publication, members of this supportive, food-driven community actively inspire one another through the photos, reviews, and videos they share.

Allrecipes' editorial guidelines
Published on August 3, 2021
1
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 9 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pear halves, drained

  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Place the sweet potatoes in a shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover and microwave on high for 18-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; beat until combined.

Tips

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup equals 286 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein.