Best Apricot Pecan Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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SWEET POTATOES (YAMS ) WITH APRICOTS



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From the San Antonio, TX, Junior League cookbook called "Flavors" posted by Mrs. Sallie Riester. It sounds like an easy recipe since it uses canned yams and apricots. The note by the chef stated: To double the recipe you need only 1 1/2 of the sauce to twice the amount of potatoes, apricots and pecans. This is Mrs. Riester's Mom's recipe.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) can yams, drained
1 (16 ounce) can apricots, pitted, drain reserving 1/2 cup juice
1/4 cup pecan halves
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 cup butter
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated

Steps:

  • Layer sweet potatoes and apricots in casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with pecan halves.
  • In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients, including the apricot juice, bring to a boil, and continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Pour sauce over casserole and bake at 375 degrees F. for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 149.8, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 51.7, Protein 2.6

APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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I usually serve this as a side dish with poultry or pork. As the wonderful aroma wafts through the house, I'm always asked, "Is dinner ready yet?" So don't be surprised if your gang comes to the table extra-hungry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes in a 13x9-in. baking dish and set aside. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar, water and orange zest. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

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YUMMY SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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My family begs me to make this creamy baked dish every Thanksgiving and Christmas. What makes it so good is the pecan topping! Try it and I'm sure it will become your new tradition!

Provided by TINA B

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups sweet potato, cubed
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan with water to cover. Cook over medium high heat until tender; drain and mash.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, white sugar, eggs, salt, butter, milk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, mix the brown sugar and flour. Cut in the butter until the mixture is coarse. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

SWEET POTATO AND APRICOT PUREE



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These sweet potatoes are slightly tart - the addition of dried apricot puree is a unique and delicious twist. This recipe comes from Gourmet magazine (Nov 1994)

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 4 large)
6 ounces dried apricots (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 dash salt
2/3 cup chopped pecans (if you wish, toast lightly)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Prick potatoes and bake in middle of oven for at least 1 hour, or until very soft. Allow to cool and then scoop flesh into a bowl.
  • In a saucepan cover apricots by 1 inch with cold water and simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid and drain apricots.
  • Puree apricots in a food processor with the granulated sugar and reserved liquid, until smooth.
  • Add puree and salt to potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread mixture into a greased shallow 2-qt baking dish. (Note: Puree may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and kept chilled and covered).
  • Reduce oven temperature to 400.
  • In a small bowl blend remaining ingredients (flour, brown sugar, butter, pecans, and dash salt) with your fingers until combined well. Sprinkle over puree. Bake in oven until heated through and topping is bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.3, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 472.6, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 47.3, Protein 6.4

APRICOT MASHED SWEET POTATOES



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These make a wonderful fall dish with a fruity twist. The apricot and sweet potato flavors really go well with each other.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
3/4 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup milk or 1/3 cup cream
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot; add cold water to cover by about 1 inch.
  • Cover and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and boil gently until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain and return the potatoes to the pot.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, except preserves, and mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  • Add apricot preserves, and stir potatoes well.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • If the potatoes seem dry, add a little more milk.

APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATOES



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To save time in the kitchen around the holidays, cook, peel and refrigerate the sweet potatoes a day in advance. The next day, complete the recipe as directed. Sweet potatoes are one of those southern vegetables that we can't live without. Like okra, turnip greens, mustard greens and corn, Louisiana is big on the Sweet Potato....

Provided by Tammy Raynes

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up
1 c packed brown sugar
5 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c apricot nectar
1/2 c hot water
2 tsp grated orange peel
2 tsp butter or margarine
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Place sweet potatoes in a greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish and set aside.
  • 2. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar, water and orange peel. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and pecans.
  • 3. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

SWEET POTATO AND APRICOT PURéE WITH PECAN STREUSEL



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Categories     Fruit     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Casserole/Gratin     Apricot     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 large sweet potatoes (about 3 1/2 pounds)
6 ounces dried apricots (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup chopped pecans (about 3 ounces), toasted lightly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Prick potatoes and bake in middle of oven 1 1/2 hours, or until very soft. Scoop flesh into a bowl.
  • In a saucepan cover apricots by 1 inch with cold water and simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Reserve 2 tablespoons cooking liquid and drain apricots. In a food processor puree apricots with granulated sugar and reserved liquid until smooth.
  • Add puree to potatoes with salt to taste and with an electric mixer beat until smooth. Spread mixture in a buttered 2-quart shallow baking dish. Puree may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl blend with your fingers flour, brown sugar, butter, pecans, and salt to taste until combined well and crumble over puree. Bake puree in middle of oven until heated through and streusel is bubbling, about 15 minutes.

APRICOT-GLAZED SWEET POTATO BAKE



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This makes a great side dish to turkey or ham, its really delicious! Adjust all ingredients to taste.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up into large chunks
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup apricot nectar or 1 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons orange zest
3 tablespoons butter
black pepper
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degree.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Place potatoes in prepared dish, and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar (or preserves) water and orange peel; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, cook, and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans.
  • Pour over sweet potatoes.
  • Season with black pepper.
  • Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 767.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 418.3, Carbohydrate 137.4, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 76.6, Protein 7.6

SWEET POTATO-APRICOT CASSEROLE



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Provided by Nancy Arum

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound dry apricots
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
2 pounds yams
1 lemon, sliced thinly
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons apricot brandy
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped coarsely

Steps:

  • Combine apricots, water and sugar and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve liquid in a saucepan.
  • Peel, slice and cook yams in water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Grease casserole. Alternate layers of sliced yams, apricots and lemon slices in casserole.
  • Add brown sugar, butter and apricot brandy to the saucepan with apricot liquid and heat until butter is melted. Pour over casserole.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle nuts over casserole 10 minutes before removing from oven.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 11 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APRICOT SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE



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This recipe came from a neighbor when I requested recipies for a cookbook our local history group was getting together. It has been a favorite of my family and many others that read it in our self published cookbook " The Main Menu of Memories". If you use fresh potatoes, they should be cooked first to al dente stage.

Provided by Gramma Peg

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) can sweet potatoes
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can apricot nectar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons margarine
12 apricots, quartered (may be fresh, dried or canned)
1/2 cup pecan halves (or big pieces)

Steps:

  • Grease a 1 to 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Arrange sweet potatoes in single layer.
  • Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon in a 1 quart saucepan.
  • Stir in apricot nectar and 1/3 cup water.
  • Cook and stir on high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and add margarine and apricots.
  • Pour evenly over potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • The casserole will be hot and bubbly.

Apricot pecan sweet potato recipes are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. This dish is perfect for those who love to experiment with new recipes and flavors. It is an easy to make dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Ingredients Used

To make apricot pecan sweet potato recipes, the following ingredients are typically used:
Sweet Potatoes:
Sweet potatoes are the main ingredient used in this recipe. They add a sweet and earthy flavor, and are packed with vitamins and minerals.
Apricots:
Apricots are a great source of vitamin A and C. They add a sweet and tangy flavor to the recipe.
Pecans:
Pecans add a rich, nutty flavor and a bit of crunch to the dish.
Cinnamon:
Cinnamon adds a warm and aromatic flavor to the dish.
Brown sugar:
Brown sugar adds a caramel-like flavor and helps to balance out the sweetness of the dish.
Butter:
Butter is used to sauté the sweet potatoes and adds a rich, creamy flavor.
Salt:
Salt is used to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Preparation

To prepare apricot pecan sweet potato recipes, the sweet potatoes are peeled, cubed, and sautéed in butter until tender. The apricots are then added and the mixture is cooked until the apricots have softened. The pecans, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt are added to the mixture and everything is combined well. Once the dish is fully cooked, it can be served immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped pecans or chopped fresh parsley.

Health Benefits

Apricot pecan sweet potato recipes are high in vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium. Sweet potatoes are known to have anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce inflammation in the body. They are also low in fat and calories, which makes them a healthy addition to any diet. Apricots are also a great source of vitamins A and C. They are high in antioxidants, which can help to protect the body against damage from free radicals. Pecans are a good source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein. They are also high in vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant.

Variations

There are many different ways to customize apricot pecan sweet potato recipes to suit different tastes and preferences. Some variations to consider include:
Spice it up:
Add a bit of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to add some heat to the dish.
Use different nuts:
Instead of pecans, try using walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
Add bacon:
For a meatier version, add some cooked and crumbled bacon to the dish.
Add cheese:
Sprinkle some shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dish for a cheesy twist.

Conclusion

Apricot pecan sweet potato recipes are a delicious and healthy way to elevate the flavor of this nutritious vegetable. With a few simple ingredients, this dish can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences. Whether served as a side dish or a main course, apricot pecan sweet potato recipes are sure to delight and satisfy anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.
Apricot Pecan Sweet Potatoes Recipe: Tips and Tricks Sweet potatoes are a popular and versatile ingredient in the kitchen. They are easy to cook, low in calories, and packed with nutrients. They are also a great source of complex carbohydrates, making them an excellent choice for people who need sustained energy. When combined with other ingredients like apricots and pecans, sweet potatoes can be transformed into a delicious and healthy side dish that complements many main courses. In this article, we will discuss some tips and tricks that can help you make the perfect apricot pecan sweet potatoes recipe. Tip #1: Choose the Right Sweet Potatoes Not all sweet potatoes are created equal. There are different varieties of sweet potatoes, and each has its unique flavor and texture. When making a sweet potato dish, it is important to choose the right type of sweet potatoes. Some of the most common varieties of sweet potatoes include orange, purple, and white. Orange sweet potatoes are the most widely available and have a mild, sweet flavor. Purple sweet potatoes have a more robust and earthy taste, while white sweet potatoes are less sweet and have a firmer texture. Depending on your preference, you can choose the sweet potato variety that suits your taste. Tip #2: Preparing the Sweet Potatoes Before you can start making your apricot pecan sweet potato recipe, you need to prepare the sweet potatoes first. There are several ways of preparing sweet potatoes. Some people prefer to peel and dice them, while others prefer to roast them whole in the oven. Regardless of the method you choose, make sure to wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and remove any dirt or debris. Tip #3: Choose the Right Apricots Apricots are a great addition to sweet potatoes because they add a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish. When selecting apricots, look for ones that are ripe and fragrant. Avoid apricots that are too soft or bruised, as they may be overripe or damaged. Also, make sure to remove the pit before adding the apricots to the sweet potatoes. Tip #4: Use Fresh Pecans Pecans are another essential ingredient in apricot pecan sweet potatoes recipe. They add a crunchy and nutty flavor to the dish. When using pecans, it is best to use fresh ones. Avoid using pecans that have gone rancid or are stale, as they may affect the taste of the dish negatively. Toasting the pecans before adding them to the sweet potatoes can also enhance their flavor. Tip #5: Add Seasonings Seasonings can make a big difference in the final taste of the apricot pecan sweet potato recipe. Some of the popular seasonings that pair well with sweet potatoes include cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. These spices add warmth and depth to the dish and complement the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and apricots. When using seasonings, be mindful of how much you use, as too much can overpower the other flavors in the dish. Tip #6: Experiment with Toppings Toppings can add an extra layer of flavor and texture to the apricot pecan sweet potato recipe. Some of the common toppings include marshmallows, brown sugar, and candied pecans. While these toppings can make the dish more decadent and indulgent, they can also add extra calories and fat. If you are looking to keep the dish healthy, you can try using fresh herbs or lemon zest as a topping. These alternatives can add a bright and refreshing flavor to the dish without adding extra calories. In conclusion, apricot pecan sweet potatoes recipe is a delicious and healthy side dish that can complement many main courses. By following the tips and tricks discussed in this article, you can make a perfect dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. Remember to choose the right sweet potatoes, prepare them correctly, use fresh ingredients, add seasonings, and experiment with toppings. With these tips in mind, you can make a dish that everyone will love.

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