Sweet Potato Pone (Cajun)

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   ["FOR THE PONE: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F, then butter a 9""x9""x2"" baking dish.", "In a mixing bowl, with a hand-held mixer, cream the sugar & butter, then gradually beat in the molasses & orange juice.", "In another container, from the 1 lemon, mince the zest & set it aside while removing & discarding the white pith from the lemon. After that, seed the lemon & chop the pulp fine, before adding this pulp to the sugar/butter mixture, along with the orange zest, eggs, seasonings & brandy, mixing well to combine.", "Add the grated sweet potatoes & mix well, then smooth this mixture into the prepared baking dish & bake for 1 hour.", "FOR THE CANDIED LEMON SLICES: Meanwhile, cut the 2 lemons crosswise into 1/8-inch slices & remove the seeds.", "In a covered pan, boil the sugar with the water for 5 minutes, then remove the cover & boil rapidly until syrup reaches the soft-ball stage (236 degrees F), then remove the pan from the heat.", "Dip lemon slices in the syrup & put them on a baking sheet to dry until ready to use.", "As soon as the pone is done, transfer the entire pone square to a rack to cool.", "When cooled, cut into 12 bars & top each with a candied lemon slice."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.