Pecan Orange Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 8 cooked medium sized sweet potatoes
 2 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
 Cornstarch2 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Orange peel2 Tablespoon, grated
 Butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange juice2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pecan halves1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Peel, then slice sweet potatoes crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices.
Arrange potato slices and the orange slices in alternate layers in a 1 1/2 -quart casserole.
Combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, and salt; add orange peel and butter.
Pour in orange juice, and stirring, cook over low heat until smooth and thickened.
Pour sauce over the potato and orange layers; top with pecan halves.
Bake in a moderate oven (350°) for 30 minutes, or until heated through and glazed.
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