Grated Sweet Potato Pudding

 

3 cups coarsely grated raw sweet potatoes (2 medium or 3 small)

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (or up to 1 cup if using fresh coconut)

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter

3 eggs, well beaten

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, preferably fresh grated

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 cup seedless raisins

1/2 cup fresh or prepared shredded coconut

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and pour into a buttered, medium-size casserole or skillet. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. As crust forms around edges during baking, remove from oven and stir pudding well to mix the crust throughout. Do this several times until cooking is finished. Serve warm or cold, plain or topped with whipped cream or ice cream. Makes 8 servings.