Saffron Sweet Potato Casserole

The dish that’s going to be in your family recipe book for years to come. Thank us later! Because we’ve added saffron, this casserole will elevate both your mood and your palate. The warmth of saffron and the natural sweetness of organic sweet potatoes create a comforting casserole that shines as a centerpiece for holiday dinners or offers a cozy touch to your weeknight meals.

Ingredients for the Sweet Potatoes:

• 4 pounds organic sweet potatoes (peeled & chopped into 1-inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons (or 2 sachets) of The Fullest® Saffron Latte powder  
• 1 cup organic coconut milk from a can
• ¼ cup organic apple cider
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon powder
• 2 teaspoons organic, pure vanilla extract

Ingredients for the Topping: 

• ½ cup melted organic coconut oil (plus more for greasing the pan)
• ⅔ cup organic maple syrup
• 2 cups unsweetened organic shredded coconut
• 1 cup organic chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons organic cinnamon powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Assembly:

1. Heat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot. Fill the pot with water so the sweet potatoes are covered by several inches of water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, until the potatoes are cooked through and tender when pierced with a knife (about 20-25 minutes).
3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Add the saffron latte, coconut milk, apple cider, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mash with a potato masher until smooth.
4. Add the mashed sweet potatoes to a greased 4-quart baking dish. Set aside.
5. To make the topping, mix together the coconut oil, shredded coconut, maple syrup, pecans, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
6. Sprinkle the topping over the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned and the potatoes are bubbling around the edges.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.