Vanilla-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Submitted by Nancy G.

"I got this recipe off the AOL food boards quite some time ago. It was posted by Teri and it quickly became a favorite."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 2mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped

directions

1. Boil sweet potatoes in water until tender; drain. Cool slightly and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Arrange the slices in a greased, broiler-proof 13x9 baking dish, overlapping slightly.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar, salt, orange zest, pepper, orange juice, and vanilla stirring until combined. Heat but do not allow to boil.
3. Remove from heat and brush sauce evenly over potato slices.
4. Broil 6 inches from heat until golden, about 6 or 7 minutes. Sprinkle with pecans.

Reviews

[Srt]

A very nice sweet potato dish. Just make sure to use pure vanilla not extract.