Feb 26 2009
Orange Sweet Potatoes
Orange Sweet Potatoes
6 med. sweet potatoes
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. orange juice, divided
3 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. white sugar
Salt
Yellow food coloring, if desired
Boil sweet potatoes in skins. Peel, quarter and arrange in casserole dish. Stir 1/2 cup orange juice into cornstarch stirring until smooth. Heat rest of orange juice, butter, orange rind and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour in cornstarch, stirring until thickened. Add a pinch of salt and food coloring. Pour over sweet potatoes.
