Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes

Name: Citrus Candied Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Halal Cart & American Muslim
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1.25 cup light brown sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 0.75 cup orange juice; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract; 1 tbsp orange zest

An American dish of potatoes, orange juice and orange zest, baked in the oven.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Ingredients

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 60 min · 70 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. If using fresh sweet potatoes, slice in 1 1/4 inch slices, place in saucepan, cover with water and cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
15 min
2
Drain the potatoes and when cool enough to handle, remove the peel and place in a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lighly oiled or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
3
If using canned potatoes drain the potatoes and arrange in 2-quart casserole that has been prepared as indicated above.
4
In a medium bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch; add orange juice, lemon juice, butter, vanilla and orange zest.
5
Pour over potatoes and bake 50 to 60 minutes, basting occasionally with the sauce. These potatoes can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and baked the next day.
60 min