SWEET POTATO ORANGES

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Sweet potatoes cooked in orange skins with a yummy topping! Very festive!

Provided by louise b.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 oranges
3 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup orange juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare oranges by cutting tops off, 1/4 to 1/2 inch down. Spoon out the flesh, leaving a shell.
  • In a large bowl combine sweet potatoes, sugar, orange juice, eggs, vanilla extract, 1/2 cup butter and grated orange peel. Spoon mixture into orange shells. Place in a deep casserole dish.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, flour and pecans. Cook until sugar dissolves in melted butter. Spoon over oranges. Fill casserole dish with water to reach 1/2 inch in depth.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.6 calories, Carbohydrate 110.1 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 45.9 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 21.2 g, Sodium 292.5 mg, Sugar 83.7 g

Thomas Mccabe
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These sweet potato oranges look delicious!


Keisha L
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I can't wait to try this recipe for sweet potato oranges.


Indaya Fowler
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These sweet potato oranges are a great way to add some color to your plate.


Talha Ahmed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe for sweet potato oranges.


Abena Adumiah
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These sweet potato oranges are a great alternative to traditional sweet potato casserole.


ale am
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I've never had sweet potato oranges before, but they were delicious!


nav T
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These sweet potato oranges are the perfect finger food for parties.


nohin khan
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I love that this dish is both sweet and savory.


Umair malik 3060
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These sweet potato oranges are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


Bimal Vlogs official
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I made these sweet potato oranges for Thanksgiving dinner and they were a huge hit.


Reynaldo Barrientos
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These sweet potato oranges are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mohsin Ijaz
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and oranges in this dish.


Ngura poultrycare
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These sweet potato oranges are the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Oko Godwin
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great.


Alamin Raz
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These sweet potato oranges are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Chibuike Ogbonna
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.


chioma tovia
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.