Sweet Potato And Pear Casserole Recipe

This delightful Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole recipe offers a healthier take on a classic comfort food. We've reduced the sugar for a subtly sweet flavor, using pears in their own juice instead of heavy syrup, while retaining all the warmth and deliciousness you crave. Imagine tender sweet potatoes perfectly complemented by juicy pears, all baked to golden perfection with a hint of cinnamon and orange. This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or a cozy weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 183.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato And Pear Casserole

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How to Make Sweet Potato And Pear Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and cube 2 lbs sweet potatoes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, 1 tablespoon (12g) brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey, 1 tablespoon (14g) butter, 1 teaspoon grated orange peel, and 3 tablespoons (45ml) reserved pear juice from 2 ripe pears (about 1 lb).
  5. Bring the honey mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
  6. Grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
  7. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Arrange pear halves on top of the sweet potato mixture.
  9. Pour the honey mixture evenly over the pears.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and the top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

64g

Fat

18g

Carbs

10g