APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

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I usually serve this as a side dish with poultry or pork. As the wonderful aroma wafts through the house, I'm always asked, "Is dinner ready yet?" So don't be surprised if your gang comes to the table extra-hungry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a 13x9-in. baking dish and set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar, water and orange zest. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

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Red_Riot 579
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I love this recipe! The potatoes are always so flavorful and the glaze is delicious. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Joyce Conner
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These potatoes were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Sohan Sajid
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I followed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out perfect. They were a great addition to my Thanksgiving dinner.


Janzillaz Lauderdale
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This recipe is a keeper! The potatoes were delicious and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Bama Cooler
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These potatoes were a huge hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again next year.


Asiime destin
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I actually really enjoyed these. The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly.


Sara Ensenat
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This is the best sweet potato recipe I've ever tried! The potatoes are perfectly roasted and the glaze is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


sky chizy
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These potatoes were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little bit of butter or oil next time.


Randy alan Mitchell
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I love this recipe! The potatoes are always so soft and fluffy, and the glaze is to die for. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Suresh Bk
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This recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out great! I served them with a pork roast and they were a perfect complement.


Gabriella Naomi
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These potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I might try using less maple syrup next time.


Kalam1212 Rain
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The potatoes were perfectly roasted and the glaze was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajel Ahmed
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My family loved these sweet potatoes! They were a great side dish for our roasted chicken dinner.


Sjsjsj Zuziz
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These potatoes were delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Emmanuel Addo
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the potatoes and asked for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this one.


Quentin Faulk
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Loved this recipe! The potatoes were so soft and flavorful, and the glaze was amazing. I used a little bit of honey instead of maple syrup and it turned out great!


Elly Shama
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These sweet potatoes were absolutely delicious! The apricot glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the potatoes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.