Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Orange Cranberry Pecan Sauce
Original Recipe
Ingredients
- For orange cranberry pecan sauce:
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
12-ounce package fresh cranberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans
For mashed sweet potatoes:
10 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- For orange cranberry pecan sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and orange juice. Stir in cranberries; bring to boil and simmer until they "pop." Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and pecans. Allow to sit while preparing mashed sweet potatoes.
- For mashed sweet potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain and return to pot. Add the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Beat with mixer until smooth.
- Spread mashed sweet potatoes in a deep 9-by-9-inch or 9-by-13-inch dish. Add cranberry sauce over the top. Serve.
Information
- Category
- Side Dishes, Potato
- Cuisine
- North American
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Total Time
- 29 minutes, 59 seconds
Nutrition
- Calories per serving
- 250