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Sweet Sweet Potatoes
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 17 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is a wonderful recipe that goes back years, the addition of orange juice seems to bring out the flavour - to save time you can even cook the potatoes a day ahead, and this may easily be doubled or even tripled to serve a large dinner party - this is so delicious! :)
Ingredients:
4 small sweet potatoes, peeled, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
4 tablespoons butter, cubed into small pieces
1 cup mini marshmallows (can use a bit more if desired)
Directions:
1. Set oven to 425°F.
2. Butter a medium-size baking dish.
3. In a saucepan cook sweet potatoes in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes, or until just firm-tender; drain well and transfer to baking dish.
4. Mix together brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl or cup.
5. Sprinkle the potatoes with the brown sugar mixture and toss gently to coat.
6. Drizzle with orange juice.
7. Dot with butter all over.
8. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows.
10. Return to oven and bake for another 2 minutes longer, or until marshmallow are puffed and golden coloured.
11. Delicious!
By RecipeOfHealth.com