Sweet Potato Pudding for Christmas
- 1 pound sweet potatoes (after cooking)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 egg yolks, beaten
- Grated rind 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon mace
- 1 cup orange juice
- 6 egg whites, beaten stiff
- Citron
Press cooked potatoes through colander; add sugar, melted butter and mix well. Add well-beaten egg yolks, grated lemon rind, mace and orange juice, beating with vigor after each addition. Lastly fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into greased baking dish, sprinkle top with granulated sugar and bits of sliced citron. Bake in 350°F. oven for 50 minutes or until firm, and top is lightly browned. Time depends on size and depth of baking pan. Serves 8-10.
Submitted by Jun 1, 2009
15 min
50 min
65 min