Apricot Sweet Potato Casserole: A Unique and Flavorful Side Dish
Apricot Sweet Potato Casserole is a unique and flavorful side dish that combines the sweetness of apricots with the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes. This dish is perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your taste. Whether you like it sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, this casserole is sure to please everyone at your table. Additionally, this article provides variations of this casserole, including a Vegan Apricot Sweet Potato Casserole that is just as delicious, a healthier version with reduced sugar and butter, and a recipe for Apricot Sweet Potato Casserole Muffins which are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.
APRICOT SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
This recipe came from a neighbor when I requested recipies for a cookbook our local history group was getting together. It has been a favorite of my family and many others that read it in our self published cookbook " The Main Menu of Memories". If you use fresh potatoes, they should be cooked first to al dente stage.
Provided by Gramma Peg
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease a 1 to 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
- Arrange sweet potatoes in single layer.
- Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon in a 1 quart saucepan.
- Stir in apricot nectar and 1/3 cup water.
- Cook and stir on high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add margarine and apricots.
- Pour evenly over potatoes.
- Sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
- The casserole will be hot and bubbly.
APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the sweet potatoes on a sheet tray and roast for 35 to 40 minutes. The sweet potatoes might still be a little hard in the center- no problem!
- While the sweet potatoes are baking make the topping. In a food processor, combine the oatmeal, brown sugar, olive oil, butter, and walnuts and pulse until mixture comes together.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Discard the skins. Put the potatoes into a large dish and add the remaining ingredients. Mash together with a potato masher until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Crumble the topping mixture over the potatoes. Bake until the mixture hot all the way through and the topping is brown and crispy, about 30 minutes.
- That's a hot sweet potato!
YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
My family begs me to make this creamy baked dish every Thanksgiving and Christmas. What makes it so good is the pecan topping! Try it and I'm sure it will become your new tradition!
Provided by TINA B
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
APRICOT MASHED SWEET POTATOES
These make a wonderful fall dish with a fruity twist. The apricot and sweet potato flavors really go well with each other.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories Fruit
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot; add cold water to cover by about 1 inch.
- Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and boil gently until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except preserves, and mash with a potato masher until smooth.
- Add apricot preserves, and stir potatoes well.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- If the potatoes seem dry, add a little more milk.
SWEET POTATO AND APRICOT PURéE WITH PECAN STREUSEL
Categories Fruit Side Bake Vegetarian High Fiber Casserole/Gratin Apricot Pecan Sweet Potato/Yam Fall Gourmet
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Prick potatoes and bake in middle of oven 1 1/2 hours, or until very soft. Scoop flesh into a bowl.
- In a saucepan cover apricots by 1 inch with cold water and simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons cooking liquid and drain apricots. In a food processor puree apricots with granulated sugar and reserved liquid until smooth.
- Add puree to potatoes with salt to taste and with an electric mixer beat until smooth. Spread mixture in a buttered 2-quart shallow baking dish. Puree may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
- In a small bowl blend with your fingers flour, brown sugar, butter, pecans, and salt to taste until combined well and crumble over puree. Bake puree in middle of oven until heated through and streusel is bubbling, about 15 minutes.
APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATO BAKE
This makes a great side dish to turkey or ham, its really delicious! Adjust all ingredients to taste.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degree.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Place potatoes in prepared dish, and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar (or preserves) water and orange peel; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, cook, and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans.
- Pour over sweet potatoes.
- Season with black pepper.
- Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 418.3, Carbohydrate 137.4, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 76.6, Protein 7.6
APRICOT-PECAN SWEET POTATOES
This is a wonderful sweet potato recipe with a little bit of preparation. You can use orange juice in place of the apricot nectar, which can be a little hard to find -- but the result is different and really makes the sweet potato pop! This is a recipe my Aunt Birdie gave me about ten years ago
Provided by melly
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, apricot nectar, water, and orange peel in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. When the sauce is thick, stir in the butter and pecans. Place the sweet potato chunks into the prepared baking dish, and pour the sauce over to coat all the potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 196 mg, Sugar 38.4 g
SWEET POTATO AND APRICOT PUREE
These sweet potatoes are slightly tart - the addition of dried apricot puree is a unique and delicious twist. This recipe comes from Gourmet magazine (Nov 1994)
Provided by appleydapply
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 1h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Prick potatoes and bake in middle of oven for at least 1 hour, or until very soft. Allow to cool and then scoop flesh into a bowl.
- In a saucepan cover apricots by 1 inch with cold water and simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid and drain apricots.
- Puree apricots in a food processor with the granulated sugar and reserved liquid, until smooth.
- Add puree and salt to potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread mixture into a greased shallow 2-qt baking dish. (Note: Puree may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and kept chilled and covered).
- Reduce oven temperature to 400.
- In a small bowl blend remaining ingredients (flour, brown sugar, butter, pecans, and dash salt) with your fingers until combined well. Sprinkle over puree. Bake in oven until heated through and topping is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 472.6, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 47.3, Protein 6.4
Tips:
- Choose the right sweet potatoes: For the best flavor and texture, select firm, medium-sized sweet potatoes that are free of blemishes and bruises.
- Cook the sweet potatoes thoroughly: To ensure that the sweet potatoes are cooked through, poke them with a fork or toothpick. They should be tender and easily pierced.
- Don't overcook the sweet potatoes: Overcooked sweet potatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them until they are tender, but still hold their shape.
- Use a good-quality canned apricot filling: The quality of the apricot filling will greatly impact the flavor of the casserole. Choose a filling that is made with real apricots and has a thick, syrupy consistency.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: You can add different spices, herbs, and nuts to the casserole to create a unique flavor profile. Some popular additions include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, pecans, and walnuts.
Conclusion:
Apricot sweet potato casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for potlucks, holiday dinners, or a simple weeknight meal. With its sweet and savory flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new side dish, give apricot sweet potato casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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