APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES

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To save time in the kitchen around the holidays, cook, peel and refrigerate the sweet potatoes a day in advance. The next day, complete the recipe as directed. Sweet potatoes are one of those southern vegetables that we can't live without. Like okra, turnip greens, mustard greens and corn, Louisiana is big on the Sweet Potato....

Provided by Tammy Raynes

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up
1 c packed brown sugar
5 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c apricot nectar
1/2 c hot water
2 tsp grated orange peel
2 tsp butter or margarine
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish and set aside.
  • 2. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar, water and orange peel. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and pecans.
  • 3. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Ghulam Mohi Ud Din
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Shojib's Channel ST
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These sweet potatoes are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so sweet and flavorful, they'll forget they're eating something healthy.


Zelda Mulamavu
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've used different types of sweet potatoes and different glazes and it's always turned out great.


DoRo NTo
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These sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. They're easy to make and always a hit.


Anna Tsumah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is to die for.


Rabbisethi 115
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I made these sweet potatoes for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Tyler John
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These sweet potatoes were a great way to use up some leftover apricots. They were a hit with my family.


Jessica Walker
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I'm not a big fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these. The apricot glaze was the perfect touch.


Kazimali King777
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These sweet potatoes were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


gorgor cm
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more spices or herbs.


Arzina Tuni
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These sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.


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I made these sweet potatoes for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them without complaint.


Nancy Mulbah
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These glazed sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're sweet, savory, and so darn tasty.


Mmaso Myburg
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these sweet potatoes perfectly.


Sagor Chandra das
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These apricot-glazed sweet potatoes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how delicious and flavorful they were.