Cranberry-Kissed Sweet Potatoes

I found this in the Chicago Tribune and plan on adding it to my Thanksgiving menu. It originally comes from Wisconsin cranberry grower Judie Harkner.

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  medium sweet potatoes, cooked,peeled and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 1⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 1⁄4 cups fresh cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 orange, zest of
• 1⁄2 cup  toasted  slivered almonds (optional)

Directions

1. Combine sweet potatoes, orange juice and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and heat on high (100 percent power), stirring occasionally, 12 minutes.
2. Stir in cranberries and brown sugar; cover and heat on high until potatoes are tender and cranberries burst, about 5 minutes.
3. Toss mixture with orange zest; stir in almonds if desired.