Praline Sweet Potatoes (Phase 2)

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Praline Sweet Potatoes (Phase 2)
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Mon, 11-22-2004 - 6:15pm
Praline Sweet Potatoes (P2)

10 servings

8 medium sweet potatoes (about 5 lbs), peeled and cut into thirds
1/4 cup Splenda
1 cup pecans (4 ounces)
5 TB Smart Balance spread
1/2 cup Land-O-Lakes fat free Half and Half
1 ¼ teaspoons salt


 


Directions:


1.      In 8-quart saucepot heat sweet potatoes and enough water to cover to boiling over high heat.  Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20-25 min., until fork tender.  Drain, return to saucepot.


2.      Meanwhile, grease cookie sheet.  In 1-quart sauce pan, heat Splenda and ¼ cup water, stirring gently, over low heat until Splenda dissolves.  Increase heat to medium and boil rapidly, without stirring, about 7 min, until syrup turns light golden brown.


3.      Stir in pecans and 2 TB Smart Spread until combined.  Spread pecan mixture into a thin layer on cookie sheet; cool.


4.      In saucepot with sweet potatoes, add in half and half, salt and remaining 3 TB Smart Spread.  With potato masher, mash potatoes until almost smooth.  Heat mixture over low heat.


 


 


To serve, spoon mashed sweet potatoes into large bowl.  Break pecan mixture into small pieces and sprinkle on top.


     

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sat, 11-27-2004 - 9:23am

This sounds good!

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 03-05-2004
Sat, 11-27-2004 - 11:04am

Hi Susan,

I actually tried a combination of all the suggested SBD sweet potato recipes. For example, I boiled rather than roasted the potatoes, added buttermilk, pumpkin pie spice, and smart balance. I liked the sound of this topping, but I have to say I was disappointed that I couldn't get the Splenda to caramelize -- I ended up having to use white sugar. The Splenda & water simply evaporated in the pan. I was afraid that was going to happen! They turned out delicious but not altogether legal because of the sugar. . .

Rebecca