TROPICAL SWEET POTATOES

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My family and friends loves it and I make them for Thanksgiving and they wanted me to make them again this Thanksgiving. It is so easy to make them. They are so delicious and tasty.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Potatoes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large sweet potatoes
1 (8 ounces) can pineapple tidbits
1 (8 1/2 ounces) can apricots, pureed
1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c chopped pecans
2 Tbsp butter, softened

Steps:

  • 1. Combine sweet potatoes and enough water to cover in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 20 minutes; drain. Let stand to cool. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place in the prepared baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice and the pineapple. Combine reserved pineapple juice, pureed apricots, brown sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, salt and cinnamon in a medium saucepan and mix well. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring continually, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add reserved pineapple, pecans and butter and mix well. Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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