Orange-Ginger Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by kolleen1021

"I saw this recipe posted in a local newspaper for the upcoming Thanksgiving. I haven't made this yet, but wanted to post it for others who are looking for a nice side dish for the holidays. Prep time includes the time needed to bake the potatoes."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 10 large sweet potatoes (approx. 5 lbs)
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄3 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons candied ginger (minced)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup dark rum (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Bake potatoes on a cookie sheet until soft (approx. 1.5 hrs).
3. When cool enough to handle, peel and chunk potatoes into a large bowl.
4. Add butter and other ingredients and toss to mix.
5. Mash potatoes thoroughly or puree in a blender. A hand mixer works well also.
6. Lower oven temperature to 350F.
7. Turn mashed potatoes into a casserole dish and dot the top with a bit of additional butter.
8. Bake 30-40 minutes until hot.
9. NOTE: This can be made ahead of time. Bring the mashed potato mixture to room temperature before dotting with butter and baking until hot.