Apricot-Glazed Sweet Potato Bake

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This makes a great side dish to turkey or ham, its really delicious! Adjust all ingredients to taste."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, cooked, peeled and cut up into large chunks
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup apricot nectar or 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 3 tablespoons butter
• black pepper
• 3⁄4 cup chopped pecans

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degree.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3. Place potatoes in prepared dish, and set aside.
4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon; stir in apricot nectar (or preserves) water and orange peel; bring to a boil, stirring constantly, cook, and stir for 2 minutes more.
5. Remove from heat; stir in butter and pecans.
6. Pour over sweet potatoes.
7. Season with black pepper.
8. Bake, uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Reviews

[Whisper]

This was very good! I used apricot nectar and it thickened up nicely. The flavors blend together so well. It's a little on the sweet side, so next time I may cut back on the brown sugar just a smidgeon. Thanks for a great recipe, Kittencal!