SWEET POTATOES WITH PECAN-CINNAMON CRUNCH

Sweet Potatoes with Pecan-Cinnamon Crunch image

This recipe features tender chunks of sweet potatoes coated with a brown sugar mix and a golden-brown streusel topping. Folks won't be able to get enough of this mouthwatering side dish. -Mary Meek, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons butter
CRUNCH:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add sweet potatoes and cranberries; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Dot with butter., Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes; stir. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans., Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and sweet potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.