Souffle Yams In Orange Shells Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sweet potatoes6 Large, drained
 Boiling water
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 5 large navel oranges
 Sugar3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract1 Tablespoon
 Raisins1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

1. Wash yams. Place in large saucepan; cover with boiling water; add salt.
2. Bring to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 35 to 40 minutes, or until tender.
3. Drain yams; let cool. Peel and slice. (If using canned yams, omit Steps 1 and 2.)
4. Cut oranges in half, and squeeze juice; save juice. Reserve shells for serving.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. In large bowl, combine yams, sugar, butter and vanilla. Mash with potato masher, or beat with portable electric mixer, until smooth.
7. Add enough orange juice (about 1/2 cup) to make a light mixture (not runny); stir in raisins.
8. Mound high in reserved orange shells (3/4 cup per serving). Swirl tops with fork. Place in baking pan.
9. Bake 30 minutes, or until hot. (If desired, place marshmallows on top, and place under broiler, 6 inches from heat, just until marshmallows are lightly browned.)
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