Orange-Ginger Sweet Potatoes

kolleen1021's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 10 large sweet potatoes (approx. 5 lbs)
• ¾ cup butter
• 1⁄3; cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons candied ginger (minced)
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ 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.