Apricot-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

delishubRecipe Author
Ingredients
8
Person(s)
  • 3 lbs
    Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 cup
    Packed Brown Sugar
  • 5 tsp
    Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp
    Salt
  • 1 cup
    Apricot Nectar
  • 1/2 cup
    Hot Water
  • 2 tsp
    Grated Orange Peel
  • 2 tbsp
    Butter
  • 1/2 cup
    Chopped Pecans
Directions
  • Cooking the Base

    Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.

  • Preheating and Prep

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  • Mixing the Ingredients

    Mix together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, apricot nectar, water, and orange peel in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. When the sauce is thick, stir in the butter and pecans. Place the sweet potato chunks into the prepared baking dish, and pour the sauce over to coat all the potatoes.

  • Preheating and Prep

    Bake in the preheated oven until tender and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutritions
  • Calories:
    360 kcal
    %18%
  • Protein:
    4.0 g
    %8%
  • Carbohydrates:
    68.0 g
    %22%
  • Fat:
    8.0 g
    %16%
  • Sugar:
    38.0 g
    %38%
  • Salt:
    0.5 g
    %7%
  • Energy:
    1506 kJ
    %25%

Apricot-Pecan Sweet Potatoes is a delicious and satisfying dish, Featuring sweet potatoes, packed brown sugar and cornstarch, bringing bold, comforting flavors to the table. Serve warm and enjoy as a satisfying meal any day of the week.