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Sweet Potatoes with Pecan-Cinnamon Crunch

Name: Sweet Potatoes with Pecan-Cinnamon Crunch
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons butter; CRUNCH:; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cup cold butter; 1 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 55 min.

Makes

12 servings

This recipe features tender chunks of sweet potatoes coated with a brown sugar mix and a golden-brown streusel topping. Folks won't be able to get enough of this mouthwatering side dish. —Mary Meek, Toledo, Ohio

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Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons butter
CRUNCH:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add sweet potatoes and cranberries; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter.
Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes; stir. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.
Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 295 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

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