Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 to 2-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• TOPPING:
• 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons cold butter
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until tender but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes; drain. Arrange in a buttered 2-qt. baking dish so slices overlap slightly.
• In a saucepan, combine juice, butter, sugar, syrup, peel and spices; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over potatoes.
• In a small bowl, combine oats, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Yield: 8 servings.
  
  Editor's Note: This dish may be prepared 4-6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate the potatoes and topping separately. Sprinkle topping over potatoes just before baking. Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes published in Country Woman November/December 1997, p41