Why Hannah sweetpotatoes shouldn’t be substituted with another variety – International Potato Center

However, there are certain sweetpotato recipes that should not be substituted with a variety other than the traditional orange sweet potatoes we all know, such as Beauregard, Jewel, or Red Garnet. Other unique varieties you can find at most grocery stores include Japanese sweet potatoes and Hannah sweetpotatoes. Because Hannah sweetpotatoes have a completely different make-up than other varieties, it’s difficult for them to blend into a sweet potato pie or casserole – here’s why.