Sweet Potatoes with Orange Sauce
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides Tender sweet potatoes bathed in a glossy, citrus-infused orange sauce. A comforting and bright side dish that bakes to perfection.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour 15 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking dish
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 medium | Sweet Potatoes | Cooked and frozen |
| 1 tbsp | Cornstarch | None |
| 1/2 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1 cup | Orange Juice | None |
| 1/8 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 tbsp | Grated Orange Rind | Grated |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Sauce
- Place 6 medium sweet potatoes (unthawed) in a baking dish.
- In a saucepan, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/8 tsp salt.
- Add 1 cup orange juice and cook until thick and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp grated orange rind.
Step 2: Baking
- Pour the warm orange sauce over the 6 medium sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
- Bake at 350° for 1 1/4 hours until bubbling and tender.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if starting cold.
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