Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped peeled ripe bosc pears
  • 14 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons thawed frozen apple juice concentrate
  • 12 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 14 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 12 cup soft breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 egg whites
  • 4 cups shredded sweet potatoes
  • 4 cups shredded white potatoes
  • 34 cup chopped onion
  • 14 cup low-fat sour cream

Method

  • Make Pear Sauce (If you want to skip this step, applesauce is a suitable substitute): Cover and cook pear sauce ingredients in a 1 qt saucepan for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir on occasion.
  • Reduce heat to medium low and cook about 30 minutes longer, stirring on occasion, until pears are very tender.
  • Place the mixture in a blender or food processor.
  • Pulse until chunky.
  • Make Potato Cake: Heat oven to 375.
  • Spray 13x9x2 inch pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, marjoram, and egg whites.
  • Stir in onion and potatoes.
  • Spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes, until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
  • Serve with pear sauce or applesauce, and sour cream.