Pone can be made from cornmeal, sweet potatoes, yams, or gari, but my favorite recipe uses sweet potato. It can be eaten hot or cold, but I love it cold because the flavor of the ginger seems to become stronger. Pone can be served as a dessert with McArthur cream, as an accompaniment to roast pork or poultry, or eaten hot or cold as a snack on its own.

2 LBS
sweet potatoes or yams, grated

8 OUNCES
pumpkin, grated

3 TEASPOONS
ginger root, grated

2 OUNCES
butter, melted

4 OUNCES
coconut, dehydrated or freshly grated

1 CUP

McArthur milk

8 OUNCES
cane or caster sugar

VANILLA ESSENCE
(to taste)

GRATED NUTMEG
(to taste)

2 OUNCES
each of sultanas and raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Grease 2 pie dishes and pour in the mixture. Smooth the tops.

Bake in an oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Serve hot or cold.