Ingredients
5 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed2/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon pepper2 teaspoons grated orange zest1/3 cup orange juice1/4 cup orange liqueur, optional 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed2 large eggs, lightly beatenTOPPING:1/2 cup granola cereal1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350º. Place sweet potatoes in a large Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, just until tender, 12-15 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Return to pan; mash with brown sugar, butter, salt, cloves and pepper until smooth. Stir in orange zest, orange juice and, if desired, liqueur. Add bananas and eggs; mix well. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. For topping, mix granola, pecans, coconut and brown sugar; sprinkle over sweet potatoes. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 35-45 minutes.
