SPICED SWEET POTATO WEDGES

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The recipe for these simply seasoned sweet potato wedges comes from a 1900's cookbook. It's proof that tried-and-true dishes never go out of style.-Phyllis Schmalz, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into wedges

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine preserves and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg., Place potatoes in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Brush half of the preserve mixture over potatoes., Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally with remaining preserve mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.