Glazed Sweet Potatoes

 

 

It seems that most people get confused as to what is a sweet potato and what is a yam! In fact, in the United States, most people use both terminologies to refer to a sweet potato, when neither of these two vegetables is related!
Sweet potatoes are available fresh from October through March. Sweet potatoes have high vitamins A and-C.

Preparation - A sweet potato can be prepared like a potato: baked, boiled, sautéed, steamed, or microwave,

• 4 Servings
• Ingredients:
• 1-pound sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1-tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice potatoes about 1/8 inch thick; spread evenly in an 8-inch square dish.
3. Combine orange juice, brown sugar, unsalted butter, orange peel, cinnamon and nutmeg.
4. Cover dish with foil or Bake 1 hour, until potatoes are tender.

Recipe by Beverly Pete