Sweet Potato Bake Recipe

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Our state produces a lot of oranges and raisins, which give this dish its unique flavor. The delicious sauce lifts sweet potatoes out of the ordinary.

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Sweet Potato Bake Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes or yams, cooked and peeled
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then into 2-in. pieces. Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, raisins, butter, cornstarch and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes longer.
  • Pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 246 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Potato Bake in Country October/November 1995, p49

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Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by TLPA

Pretty good. I added 1 tsp cinnamon and doubled the raisins. Wondering if it would be good with apple juice instead of orange; might try that next time.


Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by jglad

Really good and easy to make, as a short cut I used Schwans frozen Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

 
 
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