Candied-Ginger Sweet Potatoes
I don’t like sweet potatoes, so when my cousin served these last Thanksgiving, I took some just to be polite. The delectable blend of maple, apricot and ginger flavors made me go back for seconds!8-10 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Place the sweet potatoes in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
- Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30
- minutes, stirring twice.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover
- and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Pour
- over sweet potatoes; toss to coat. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or
- until tender. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 251 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 162 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 2 g protein.