Caribbean Sweet Potato Pudding


Sweet potato is a staple in the caribbean islands. It is used as a vegetable, as well as main ingredient in dessert recipes. Rita g. Springer was born in barbados and educated there. Rita moved to england in 1964 and during her stay, gained the certificate in nutrition awarded by the royal society of health. In her recipe book entitled

Steps


Cut sweet potatoes in half , wrap in microwave-safe paper and cook on high power about 20 minutes.
1 / 4 turn every 5 minutes.
Remove skin and mash in a large mixing bowl.
Discard skins.
Preheat oven , 350 degrees f.
To mashed sweet potatoes , add sugar gradually , mixing all the while.
Add 2 whole eggs one at a time , mixing well after each addition.
Mix in butter with a fork.
Add milk , blend well.
Mix in grated rind of lime and fresh lime juice.
Add rum , and mix well.
Sift together salt , baking powder and cinnamon.
Add sifted ingredients and mix well.
Mix in raisins.
Pour this mixture into a large greased pan or casserole dish and place in preheated oven.
Bake for about 50 minutes , or until done.

Ingredients


mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, butter, coconut milk, lime, rind of, fresh lime juice, sherry wine, salt, baking powder, ground cinnamon, seedless raisin