Best 8 Sweet Potato Orange Cups Recipes

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**Sweet Potato Orange Cups: A Delightful Fusion of Sweet and Citrus Flavors**

Awaken your taste buds to a culinary delight with sweet potato orange cups, a vibrant and flavorful dish that seamlessly blends the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the refreshing tang of oranges. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore a collection of recipes that showcase the versatility of this unique dish. From savory fillings like seasoned chicken and black beans to sweet and tangy combinations of cranberries and walnuts, each recipe offers a distinct flavor profile that will tantalize your palate. These sweet potato orange cups are not only visually appealing but also incredibly nutritious, making them a wholesome and satisfying meal or snack. Join us as we delve into the world of sweet potato orange cups and discover the endless possibilities they hold.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS



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I made these for a recent "kid's dinner party" that my friends and I do every week and I can't even tell you how hard I laughed when I pulled these sweet potatoes out of the oven and three of the kids simultaneously yelled "cupcakes"! No matter what we said they decided the orange and white "cupcakes" were a holiday treat and scarfed them down. These heavenly treats only take minutes to prepare, and they made quite a visual and edible impact on the kids and adults alike.

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds yams or sweet potatoes (you want to use potatoes that are really orange, also known as yams)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
3 navel oranges
Mini marshmallows, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Poke the yams several times with a fork or knife to pierce the skin. Place on foil or a baking sheet in the oven and bake for 1 hour.
  • Let the yams cool for several minutes, then cut in half and scoop out the fluffy insides into a large bowl (I love eating the high fiber skin as a snack). Mash the yams with the butter, brown sugar or maple syrup, evaporated milk and salt until creamy and fluffy.
  • Cut the oranges in half and slice a very thin disk from the bottom so they rest flat; the skins are going to be the "bowls." With a paring knife cut around the inside rim of the orange removing the orange sections and pulp. Place any of the orange juice and pulp in a bowl and discard the white membranes and seeds. Save the juice and pulp for a cranberry sauce recipe or just enjoy as a snack.
  • Fill each orange cup with 1/4 cup of puree and top with several mini marshmallows (you can cover and refrigerate these overnight).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the orange cups on a baking sheet and bake until the marshmallows are golden, 20 to 25 minutes (see Cook's Note). Serve.

SWEET POTATO ORANGE CUPS



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Serve this refreshingly sweet side dish to your guests in separate cups you craft...from oranges! All you have to do is cut oranges in half, scoop out the fruit and fill the peel with the sweet potato mixture. It's a hit among our family and friends. -Melonie Bowers, Sugarcreek, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large sweet potatoes (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1 can (6 ounces) orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup chopped pecans
4 large oranges, halved
32 additional miniature marshmallows
Chopped pecans, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, beat the sweet potatoes, concentrate, sugar, cream and butter on low speed until smooth. Stir in 3/4 cup marshmallows and pecans; set aside. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove pulp from oranges, leaving a shell. (Discard pulp or save for another use.) Spoon sweet potato mixture into shells. Place four marshmallows on top of each. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 20 minutes. If desired, top with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ORANGE SWEET POTATOES



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"Seconds are common once folks try these wonderfully satisfying sweet potatoes-they're smothered with a cinnamon-orange sauce and dotted with walnuts," writes Bonnie Baumgardner from her home in Sylva, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Drain. When potatoes are cool, peel and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Arrange in a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in the orange juice, honey, butter, water and orange zest. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in walnuts. , Pour mixture over the potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS



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Can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Provided by Judy Whitford

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 sweet potatoes- medium to large
6 Tbsp butter, softened
1/4 c orange juice
1/3 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp kosher salt
6 large oranges
CRUMBLE TOPPING
1/2 c flour
1/2 c rolled oats
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c pecans, finely chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
5 Tbsp butter, unsalted, cubed and chilled
1/4 c mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • 2. Place potatoes on parchment paper or Silpat and bake approximately 1 1/2 hours or until soft. Peel the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and mash. Stir in butter, orange juice, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt, and mix until incorporated. Set aside and prepare oranges.
  • 3. For the orange shells, cut each orange in half and scoop out the pulp using a small knife or grapefruit spoon. Reserve the pulp for another use.
  • 4. Fill each orange shell with the potato mixture and smooth top. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
  • 5. In medium size bowl, stir together flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans and salt. Using your fingers, rub butter into the flour mixture until large crumbles form. Mound the crumble mixture over sweet potato mixture, dot with marshmallows and bake until filling is hot and crumble and marshmallows are browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool about 15 minutes before serving.

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

SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS



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Found this recipe in a book from 1952. Looks really good and a cute idea for presentation. Guessing on times. Please update me if you make it! I added the cooking time of the potatoes to the recipe via microwave oven

Provided by TishT

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
3 large oranges
6 marshmallows, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine sweet potatoes, butter, salt and orange juice.
  • Mix well.
  • Cut oranges in halves, crosswise and remove juice and pulp.
  • (Use part of this juice to mash in the potatoes.) Scrub shells well.
  • Fill with the mashed potatoes and decorate with marshmallows.
  • Bake in hot oven.
  • 400F about 15 minutes.

MIMI'S SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS



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My mother made these every year for the holidays. I have made them for a church fellowship dinner, using 100 oranges. They were a big hit! Little kids can hold them in their hands and walk around without spilling. You can prepare this up to three days ahead of time and it travels well. There's an extra bonus: The orange sections can be used for making delicious ambrosia.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 sweet potatoes, unpeeled
1/2 stick butter, softened
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup chopped pecans
6 large oranges (heavy for their size)
48 mini-marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cover sweet potatoes with cold water in a large pot and boil until fork tender. Peel the potatoes, transfer to a bowl, and mash. Stir in butter, orange juice and pecans, and mix until incorporated.
  • For the orange shells, cut each orange in half and scoop out the pulp using a small knife or grapefruit spoon. Reserve the pulp for another use.
  • Fill each orange shell with the potato mixture and top off with the marshmallows. Bake until hot and the marshmallows are melted.

SWEET POTATOES IN ORANGE CUPS ARE A FUN, SINGLE-SERVE THANKSGIVING SIDE WITH ZERO CLEANUP



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Sweet potato casserole gets a single-serve makeover and a zingy pop of citrus in these Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups.

Provided by Parade

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs sweet potatoes
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
½ tsp salt
3 navel oranges
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork or knife. Place on a foil- lined baking sheet and bake 1 hour. Let sweet potatoes cool several minutes, cut in half and scoop out insides into a large bowl. Mash with butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk and salt until creamy and fluffy. Cut oranges in half and slice a very thin disk from bottoms so they rest flat. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a paring knife, cut around the inside rim of the orange, removing the orange sections and pulp. Discard juice, pulp and seeds, leaving just the hollowed-out peel. Fill each orange cup with 1⁄4 cup of sweet potato mixture and top with mini marshmallows. Place on a sheet tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until marshmallows are slightly browned. Kitchen Counter Per serving: 255 cal, 5g fat, 16mg chol, 5g prot, 49g carbs, 22g sugar, 5g fiber, 284mg sodium

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender: You can bake, roast, or microwave the sweet potatoes. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to toppings for sweet potato cups. You can use anything from savory fillings like chili or taco meat to sweet fillings like fruit or yogurt.
  • Make them ahead of time: Sweet potato cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This makes them a great option for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato cups are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and they can be customized to your liking. With so many different topping options, the possibilities are endless. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, try making sweet potato cups. You won't be disappointed!

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