HOLIDAY CITRUS SWEET POTATOES

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Change out your traditional sweet potato recipe with this new version. The fruit sauce provides a bright, but not too sweet accent to the sweet potatoes. This side is sure to be enjoyed.-Maureen Akins, Kent, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large sweet potatoes (about 4-1/2 pounds)
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 cup orange juice
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potatoes. Bake at 400° for 45-50 minutes or just until tender. Reduce heat to 350°. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish., Drain pineapple, reserving juices. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and brown sugar. Gradually stir in orange juice and reserved pineapple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the pineapple, oranges and cranberries; heat through., Pour sauce over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Priscila Brandt
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I would not recommend this recipe. The sweet potatoes were bland and the glaze was too thick.


Faith Etnel
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These sweet potatoes were okay. They were easy to make, but they were not as flavorful as I had hoped.


Abiyot ashko Tonga
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These sweet potatoes were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a less sweet glaze.


Gourypur Bazar
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I loved these sweet potatoes! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. The citrus glaze was the perfect touch.


pam Williams
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These sweet potatoes were delicious! The citrus glaze was the perfect addition and really made the dish. I will definitely be making these again.


Wano Ethiopia
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I made these sweet potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Djgjfj Rjej
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These sweet potatoes were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The citrus glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it really complemented the natural sweetness of the potatoes. I will