Cassava Pone Recipe
Sweet, spiced, and gluten-free, this easy Cassava Pone combines grated cassava, coconut, and condensed milk for a delicious Caribbean treat.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 212kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cassava finely grated
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 cup fresh coconut finely grated (brown skin removed)
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 cup sugar cane or white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure almond extract
- 2 tsp grated ginger peeled
- 1 stick butter melted, 4 oz
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Generously butter and flour a 9”x12” glass baking dish.
- Prepare the Coconut and Ginger: Remove the brown skin from the coconut and cut it into small pieces. Place the coconut and ginger into a food processor and process until finely ground. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Alternatively, use frozen grated coconut.
- Prepare the Cassava: If using fresh cassava, cut into 3 inch rounds. Peel off the skin and remove the stringy core from the cassava. Grate on the fine side of the grater or cut into small pieces and process in the food processor until smooth (about 1 minute), ensuring there are no chunks. Add to the bowl with the grated coconut and ginger. Alternatively, buy frozen, finely grated cassava and coconut and combine in a bowl - no work!
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the sugar, condensed milk, evaporated milk, almond extract, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Bake the Pone: Pour the mixture into the prepared glass baking dish, spreading it to about 1-inch depth. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are browned and pulling away from the sides of the dish and the center is fully cooked but still soft. (approximately 1 hour). Alternately, bake longer until dark golden brown if you like it that way like some folks in my family.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pone to cool completely before cutting into squares. Enjoy fresh or store in the freezer for later indulgence.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 0.2mg