Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Pears

This busy diva does not have time for a complicated side dish -- so out of my kitchen came these mashed sweet potatoes and pears. I may never make sweet potatoes any other way ever again.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.