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Pineapple Sweet Potatoes
Pineapple Sweet Potatoes are a Thanksgiving classic at our house. Mashed with brown sugar and baked in the oven, it's satisfying with a hint of warmer climes.
Course: Side
Servings: 6 -8 servinges
Author: Cristina
Ingredients
  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 20 oz . (567g.) crushed pineapple
  • 8 sliced pineapple rings
  • 1/4 c . + 1/4c. light brown sugar , divided
  • 4 Tbsp margarine or butter
  • OPTIONAL: maraschino cherries
Instructions
  1. Set a large pot of water on the stove over medium high heat. Bring to a boil.
  2. Drain the crushed pineapple.
  3. Wash the sweet potatoes, and place them directly in the boiling water with the skins still on.
  4. Boil for 45 minutes, or until they're completely soft.
  5. Drain the water, carefully peel the skins off the sweet potatoes (don't burn yourself!)
  6. Mash the sweet potatoes, and add 1/4 cup of brown sugar, margarine and crushed pineapple. Continue mashing until all mixed together.
  7. Heat the oven to 350°.
  8. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan, and spoon the sweet potato mixture into it, levelling it off at the top.
  9. Sprinkle the second 1/4 cup of the light brown sugar over the rest.
  10. Place the pineapple rings on top, and the optional maraschino cherries in the centres of the rings.
  11. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the brown sugar has melted.