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Cassava Pone

 

Pone is a sweet tasty treat made from cassava root, a ground provision popular for centuries in the Caribbean.

You can purchase cassave pone at Barbados bakeries and supermarkets, or use the recipe below to make your own...

Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry cassava flour

• 2 cups grated coconut

• 1½ cup sugar

• ¼ lb seedless raisins

• 2 eggs

• 3 cups milk

• ¼ lb shortening (melted)

• ½ teaspoon orange peel

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

• 1½ teaspoon mixed spice

Method

Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine the melted shortening, milk, beaten eggs and essence.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.

Pour the mixture into a well greased shallow baking pan or dish. Glaze with sugar and water.

Bake at 300°F for 1½ hours or until a skewer comes out clean.

Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, then slice into squares and enjoy!