SWEET POTATO AND PEACH CASSEROLE WITH PECAN TOPPING

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Splurge and enjoy this decadent side dish for the holidays or a special occasion. This is a nice change from the usual sweet potato casserole. The peaches compliment the sweet potatoes, and a little peach schnapps liqueur adds to the flavor. You don't have to be concerned about the alcohol content of the schnapps as the alcohol evaporates during the cooking process, but you can substitute the schnapps with peach nectar if you prefer. You can find peach nectar in the juice section of your grocery store.

Provided by taurusita

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs cooked mashed sweet potatoes or 5 -6 medium sweet potatoes
1 (15 ounce) can peach slices, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup peach schnapps or 1/4 cup peach nectar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

Steps:

  • Directions:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 inch casserole dish (2 1/2 quarts), or coat well with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Sweet potato casserole directions:.
  • Mix together all casserole ingredients until well combined. Place in prepared casserole dish.
  • Topping directions:.
  • In a pan on medium heat, melt together butter and brown sugar. Stir in pecans to coat. Sprinkle over the top of sweet potato mixture.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
  • VARIATIONS: If desired, double the recipe for pecan topping.
  • You can substitute pecan topping with miniature marshmallows if you want. Place enough marshmallows to cover the sweet potato mixture and bake until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 518, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 18.5, Protein 3

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